Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Pretax margin
| Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 401,000 | 842,300 | 224,900 | -20,500 | 120,800 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 6,991,000 | 5,851,200 | 4,980,700 | 4,711,000 | 5,681,100 |
| Pretax margin | 5.74% | 14.40% | 4.52% | -0.44% | 2.13% |
September 30, 2023 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $401,000K ÷ $6,991,000K
= 5.74%
The pretax margin of Post Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years, indicating varying levels of efficiency in generating profits before taxes. In Sep 30, 2023, the pretax margin was 5.90%, down from 14.15% in the previous year. This decline suggests a decreased profitability before taxes compared to the previous period. However, compared to the lower margins of 2019 and 2020, the current pretax margin still reflects improved profitability. Overall, further examination of the company's operating expenses and revenue generation is warranted to better understand the factors driving these changes in pretax margin.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2023