Powell Industries Inc (POWL)

Pretax margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 196,088 68,950 9,843 1,092 20,330
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,024,710 1,399,130 1,065,850 941,620 1,037,320
Pretax margin 9.68% 4.93% 0.92% 0.12% 1.96%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $196,088K ÷ $2,024,710K
= 9.68%

From 2020 to 2024, Powell Industries Inc's pretax margin has shown an increasing trend. The pretax margin rose from 1.96% in 2020 to 9.68% in 2024. The significant improvement in pretax margin indicates that the company has become more efficient in managing its operating expenses and generating profit before taxes. This could be attributed to better cost control, increased revenue, or a combination of both factors. The upward trend in pretax margin reflects positively on Powell Industries Inc's financial performance and operational efficiency over the years.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Powell Industries Inc
POWL
9.68%
Littelfuse Inc
LFUS
14.22%