Micron Technology Inc (MU)

Pretax margin

Feb 28, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 Aug 29, 2024 May 31, 2024 May 30, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 May 31, 2023 Mar 2, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Dec 1, 2022 Nov 30, 2022 Sep 1, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 Jun 2, 2022 May 31, 2022 Mar 3, 2022
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,013,000 5,322,000 4,444,000 3,104,000 287,000 -1,886,000 -4,352,000 -6,275,000 -7,226,000 -8,039,000 -6,469,000 -4,892,000 -1,086,000 2,738,000 5,909,000 9,073,000 10,043,000 10,999,000 10,540,000 10,073,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 32,684,000 31,442,000 29,432,000 27,506,000 24,060,000 21,259,000 23,285,000 21,213,000 20,100,000 19,783,000 15,092,000 15,425,000 18,435,000 21,385,000 25,954,000 30,511,000 31,619,000 32,762,000 31,718,000 30,763,000
Pretax margin 18.40% 16.93% 15.10% 11.28% 1.19% -8.87% -18.69% -29.58% -35.95% -40.64% -42.86% -31.71% -5.89% 12.80% 22.77% 29.74% 31.76% 33.57% 33.23% 32.74%

February 28, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,013,000K ÷ $32,684,000K
= 18.40%

The pretax margin of Micron Technology Inc has shown considerable fluctuation over the period of time covered in the data provided. The pretax margin started at a healthy level of 32.74% as of March 3, 2022, indicating the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes. The margin increased to 33.23% in May 31, 2022, and peaked at 33.57% in June 2, 2022, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

However, from August 31, 2022, the pretax margin began to decline, reaching 29.74% by September 1, 2022, and dropping to 22.77% by November 30, 2022. The trend worsened significantly as the pretax margin plummeted to 12.80% by December 1, 2022.

Subsequently, the pretax margin entered negative territory as of February 28, 2023, and continued to decline, hitting a low of -42.86% by May 31, 2023. The company faced challenges during this period, possibly due to increased expenses or declining revenues.

However, Micron Technology Inc started to show signs of recovery as the pretax margin improved to 16.93% by November 30, 2024, and continued to increase to 18.40% by February 28, 2025. This uptrend indicates potentially positive changes in the company's profitability and operational efficiency.

In conclusion, the pretax margin of Micron Technology Inc reflects a dynamic performance trajectory, characterized by both peaks and troughs, suggesting fluctuations in profitability and financial health over the period analyzed.