News Corp B (NWS)

Pretax margin

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 458,000 292,000 675,000 391,000 -1,248,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,085,000 9,879,000 10,385,000 9,358,000 9,008,000
Pretax margin 4.54% 2.96% 6.50% 4.18% -13.85%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $458,000K ÷ $10,085,000K
= 4.54%

The pretax margin of News Corp B has fluctuated over the past five years, reflecting varying levels of profitability before accounting for taxes. In the latest fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the pretax margin stood at 4.54%, showing an increase from the previous year's 2.96%. This improvement indicates enhanced operational efficiency and/or cost management.

Comparing with the pretax margin of 6.50% in Jun 30, 2022, the most recent margin is still lower. However, it is worth noting that the pretax margin in fiscal year 2021 was 4.18%, indicating a slight improvement in profitability since that period.

It is important to recognize that in Jun 30, 2020, the Company incurred a negative pretax margin of -13.85%, signifying significant financial challenges during that period. Overall, while there has been an upward trend in the pretax margin of News Corp B over the past few years, it is essential to monitor future financial performance to ensure sustained profitability and operational effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
News Corp B
NWS
4.54%
New York Times Company
NYT
12.35%
News Corp A
NWSA
4.54%