Portland General Electric Co (POR)

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 350,000 273,000 272,000 267,000 155,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,440,000 2,923,000 2,647,000 2,396,000 2,145,000
Pretax margin 10.17% 9.34% 10.28% 11.14% 7.23%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $350,000K ÷ $3,440,000K
= 10.17%

The pretax margin of Portland General Electric Co has displayed fluctuating trends over the past five years. Starting at 7.23% on December 31, 2020, the margin increased to 11.14% by December 31, 2021, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes. However, there was a slight decrease in the pretax margin to 10.28% as of December 31, 2022, followed by a further dip to 9.34% by December 31, 2023. Nevertheless, the margin rebounded to 10.17% by December 31, 2024, showcasing a recovery in profitability levels. Overall, the fluctuations in the pretax margin suggest that Portland General Electric Co has experienced varying degrees of profitability over the analyzed period.