Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO)

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 -80,700 -8,300 -139,100 258,700 -149,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,373,400 4,655,600 4,451,600 4,138,700 5,063,300
Pretax margin -1.85% -0.18% -3.12% 6.25% -2.95%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-80,700K ÷ $4,373,400K
= -1.85%

Perrigo Company PLC's pretax margin has exhibited fluctuations over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The company experienced a negative pretax margin in 2020, indicating that its pre-tax income was insufficient to cover operating expenses. However, there was a notable improvement in 2021, with the pretax margin increasing to 6.25%, signaling a stronger ability to generate profits before taxes.

Subsequently, the pretax margin declined in 2022, dropping to -3.12%, suggesting potential challenges or increased costs impacting profitability. Despite a slight recovery in 2023, with a pretax margin of -0.18%, the company continued to face difficulties in maintaining positive pre-tax profitability. In the most recent period, December 31, 2024, Perrigo's pretax margin remained negative at -1.85%, indicating ongoing struggles to generate sustainable profits before tax expenses.

Overall, Perrigo Company PLC's pretax margin analysis reflects a mix of performance outcomes over the five-year period, with variations in profitability levels and challenges in achieving consistent positive pre-tax earnings.