Philip Morris International Inc (PM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 10,074,000 12,297,000 11,565,000 10,553,000 10,152,000 10,442,000 10,066,000 10,765,000 11,292,000 11,172,000 11,624,000 11,615,000 11,780,000 11,683,000 11,469,000 11,126,000 10,433,000 10,083,000 9,667,000 10,122,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 37,277,000 36,342,000 35,311,000 34,513,000 53,999,000 74,368,000 95,357,000 115,671,000 115,302,000 116,067,000 116,655,000 116,360,000 116,285,000 94,126,000 92,269,000 88,660,000 87,178,000 87,447,000 87,638,000 90,928,000
Pretax margin 27.02% 33.84% 32.75% 30.58% 18.80% 14.04% 10.56% 9.31% 9.79% 9.63% 9.96% 9.98% 10.13% 12.41% 12.43% 12.55% 11.97% 11.53% 11.03% 11.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $10,074,000K ÷ $37,277,000K
= 27.02%

The pretax margin of Philip Morris International Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The pretax margin started at 11.13% in March 2020 and increased gradually to 12.55% in March 2021, indicating an improving trend in profitability before experiencing a decline in the following quarters.

The pretax margin dropped to 10.13% by December 2021 and continued to decrease to 9.31% by March 31, 2022. However, there was a notable increase in the pretax margin to 14.04% by September 30, 2023, and a significant rise to 30.58% by March 31, 2024, followed by a further increase to 33.84% by September 30, 2024, showcasing a substantial improvement in profitability during this period.

The pretax margin then decreased to 27.02% by December 31, 2024. Overall, the trend in pretax margin for Philip Morris International Inc demonstrates both fluctuations and periods of significant growth, suggesting varying levels of profitability and efficiency in managing operating expenses and generating pre-tax income during the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
27.02%
Altria Group
MO
46.51%