Owens & Minor Inc (OMI)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands -357,357 -54,726 10,891 276,754 109,908
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,700,900 10,334,000 9,955,480 9,785,320 8,480,180
Pretax margin -3.34% -0.53% 0.11% 2.83% 1.30%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-357,357K ÷ $10,700,900K
= -3.34%

Owens & Minor Inc's pretax margin has shown fluctuating trends over the last five years. In December 31, 2020, the pretax margin was at 1.30%, showing some profitability. Subsequently, in December 31, 2021, the pretax margin improved significantly to 2.83%, indicating an increase in profitability. However, in December 31, 2022, the pretax margin declined sharply to 0.11%, signaling a decrease in profitability.

In December 31, 2023, the pretax margin turned negative at -0.53%, indicating a loss before tax. The situation worsened in December 31, 2024, with a significant decrease in the pretax margin to -3.34%, highlighting a further deterioration in the company's profitability. Overall, the downward trend in the pretax margin over the past few years raises concerns about the company's financial performance and efficiency in managing its costs.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
-3.34%
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
4.09%
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
3.70%