MP Materials Corp (MP)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 33,075 341,152 160,195 -39,461
Revenue US$ in thousands 247,383 521,333 331,952 134,310
Pretax margin 13.37% 65.44% 48.26% -29.38%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $33,075K ÷ $247,383K
= 13.37%

MP Materials Corporation's pretax margin has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past four years. In 2023, the pretax margin stood at 13.05%, representing a substantial decrease from the previous year's level of 64.67%. This decline suggests a notable decrease in the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. The pretax margin in 2023 is significantly lower compared to 2022 and falls below the levels observed in 2021 and 2020. It is important for the company to assess the factors contributing to this decline in profitability and implement strategies to improve its pretax margin in the future to ensure sustainable financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
MP Materials Corp
MP
13.37%
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
2.49%
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
18.02%