Nike Inc (NKE)

Pretax margin

May 31, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 6,700,000 6,201,000 6,651,000 6,661,000 2,887,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 51,500,000 51,430,000 46,736,000 44,676,000 37,380,000
Pretax margin 13.01% 12.06% 14.23% 14.91% 7.72%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $6,700,000K ÷ $51,500,000K
= 13.01%

Analyzing Nike Inc's pretax margin over the past five years reveals fluctuations in the company's profitability before taxes. The pretax margin measures the efficiency of the company's cost management and revenue generation.

In May 2020, Nike's pretax margin stood at 7.72%, indicating a relatively lower level of profitability. However, over the following years, the company showed improvement in its cost control and revenue generation. By May 2021, the pretax margin had increased to 14.91%, reflecting a significant enhancement in profitability.

The positive trend continued into May 2022, with the pretax margin reaching 14.23%. This suggests that Nike effectively managed its expenses and boosted its revenue streams. However, in May 2023, there was a slight dip in the pretax margin to 12.06%, although it remained above the base year of 2020.

The most recent data for May 2024 shows a pretax margin of 13.01%, indicating a rebound in profitability compared to the previous year. Overall, Nike's pretax margin trend demonstrates the company's ability to adapt to market conditions, control costs, and optimize its profit generation strategies over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Nike Inc
NKE
13.01%
Crocs Inc
CROX
23.06%
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
DECK
22.83%