Match Group Inc (MTCH)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 704,056 111,344 377,491 256,148 630,952
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,479,370 3,364,500 3,188,840 2,983,280 2,391,270
Pretax margin 20.24% 3.31% 11.84% 8.59% 26.39%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $704,056K ÷ $3,479,370K
= 20.24%

Match Group Inc's pretax margin has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a high of 26.39% in December 2020 to a low of 3.31% in December 2023. The pretax margin represents the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, and a higher pretax margin indicates that the company is generating more earnings relative to its total revenue.

In December 2021, the pretax margin dropped to 8.59%, which may have been influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, operating expenses, or tax liabilities. However, the pretax margin rebounded to 11.84% in December 2022, showing some improvement in profitability.

The significant increase to 20.24% in December 2024 suggests that Match Group Inc's profitability has recovered and exceeded its performance in previous years. This improvement could be attributed to factors such as cost-cutting efforts, increased revenue, or more efficient operations.

Overall, analyzing Match Group Inc's pretax margin over the five-year period provides insights into the company's financial performance and helps assess its ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Match Group Inc
MTCH
20.24%
IAC Inc.
IAC
-18.19%
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
SBH
5.56%
Ulta Beauty Inc
ULTA
13.99%