ProPetro Holding Corp (PUMP)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 115,502 7,386 -68,437 -134,500 213,504
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,625,190 1,278,100 876,900 786,849 2,045,170
Pretax margin 7.11% 0.58% -7.80% -17.09% 10.44%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $115,502K ÷ $1,625,190K
= 7.11%

ProPetro Holding Corp's pretax margin has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five years. The company experienced a notable improvement in its pretax margin in 2023, reaching 7.11%, representing a strong performance compared to the previous year. In 2022, the company's pretax margin was relatively low at 0.58%, indicating a potential struggle with profitability.

However, ProPetro faced challenges in 2021 and 2020, as indicated by negative pretax margins of -7.80% and -17.09%, respectively. These negative margins reflect that the company incurred losses before accounting for taxes in those years.

On a positive note, ProPetro performed well in 2019 with a pretax margin of 10.44%, signifying strong profitability during that period. Overall, the fluctuating pretax margins suggest that ProPetro has experienced varying levels of success in generating profits before taxes in recent years.


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Dec 31, 2023