Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)

Pretax margin

		Jan 31, 2025	Feb 3, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 28, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT)	US$ in thousands	265,814	242,485	242,485	133,883	133,883
Revenue	US$ in thousands	2,271,700	2,102,700	2,102,660	1,827,010	1,827,080
Pretax margin		11.70%	11.53%	11.53%	7.33%	7.33%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $265,814K ÷ $2,271,700K
= 11.70%

The pretax margin of Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg has shown a consistent performance over the past few years. In January 2023 and January 2024, the pretax margin remained stable at 7.33% and then saw a notable increase to 11.53% in January and February 2024, which was maintained at the same level. By January 2025, there was a further slight improvement to 11.70%. This upward trend indicates an enhancement in the company's ability to generate profits before taxes relative to its total revenue, reflecting potentially improved cost management or revenue growth strategies. It suggests that Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg has been efficiently managing its operating expenses and operating income, resulting in a healthier pretax margin.