ePlus inc (PLUS)

Pretax margin

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 161,093 162,974 146,884 106,906 95,959
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,225,300 2,067,720 1,821,020 1,568,320 1,588,400
Pretax margin 7.24% 7.88% 8.07% 6.82% 6.04%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $161,093K ÷ $2,225,300K
= 7.24%

The pretax margin of ePlus inc has been relatively stable over the past five years, ranging from 6.04% to 8.07%. The company's ability to generate earnings before taxes as a percentage of its total revenue has shown consistency, with a slight dip in the most recent year. This indicates efficient cost management and operational performance, although there may be room for improvement to increase profitability. Overall, the pretax margin of ePlus inc reflects a decent performance in effectively controlling costs and maximizing operating efficiency during the period under review.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
ePlus inc
PLUS
7.24%
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
3.05%