Nike Inc (NKE)

Pretax margin

May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,700,000 6,220,000 6,293,000 6,021,000 6,201,000 6,329,000 6,522,000 6,373,000 6,651,000 7,131,000 7,097,000 7,052,000 6,661,000 4,003,000 3,248,000 3,041,000 2,887,000 4,934,000 5,344,000 5,092,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 51,426,000 51,604,000 51,565,000 51,492,000 51,217,000 50,639,000 49,120,000 47,162,000 46,696,000 46,785,000 46,271,000 46,157,000 44,591,000 38,480,000 38,227,000 37,310,000 37,282,000 41,210,000 40,717,000 49,139,000
Pretax margin 13.03% 12.05% 12.20% 11.69% 12.11% 12.50% 13.28% 13.51% 14.24% 15.24% 15.34% 15.28% 14.94% 10.40% 8.50% 8.15% 7.74% 11.97% 13.12% 10.36%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,700,000K ÷ $51,426,000K
= 13.03%

Pretax margin is a crucial financial ratio that measures a company's efficiency in generating profits before taxes. Analyzing the trend of Nike Inc's pretax margin over the past few quarters reveals fluctuations in its profitability. The pretax margin has demonstrated some variability, with figures ranging from as low as 7.74% to as high as 15.34%.

In more recent quarters, there has been a general downward trend in the pretax margin for Nike Inc, with the ratio declining from 13.03% in May 2024 to 12.05% in February 2024. This downward trend suggests potential challenges in sustaining profitability or controlling costs during these periods.

It is worth noting that there have been quarters where the pretax margin exceeded 15%, indicating strong profitability for Nike Inc. However, the company experienced a significant dip in the pretax margin in the third quarter of 2021, dropping to 8.15%. This decline could be attributed to various factors such as increased expenses, changes in revenue streams, or economic conditions.

Overall, Nike Inc's pretax margin analysis highlights the importance of closely monitoring profitability trends and identifying factors that influence financial performance. Further examination of the underlying factors contributing to fluctuations in the pretax margin can provide valuable insights for stakeholders and decision-makers.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Nike Inc
NKE
13.03%
Crocs Inc
CROX
23.06%
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
DECK
22.83%