Qualys Inc (QLYS)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 209,822 203,584 199,284 190,777 178,651 165,456 151,271 137,716 133,700 129,007 127,220 124,947 89,397 84,785 80,368 77,613 102,037 98,247 94,948 86,363
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 607,946 593,325 581,454 569,580 554,458 540,737 524,302 506,986 489,723 468,654 448,027 427,836 411,172 396,193 384,328 373,456 362,963 352,826 342,428 332,527
Pretax margin 34.51% 34.31% 34.27% 33.49% 32.22% 30.60% 28.85% 27.16% 27.30% 27.53% 28.40% 29.20% 21.74% 21.40% 20.91% 20.78% 28.11% 27.85% 27.73% 25.97%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $209,822K ÷ $607,946K
= 34.51%

The pre-tax margin of Qualys Inc has shown a generally positive trend over the analyzed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting at 25.97% in March 2020, the pre-tax margin increased steadily, reaching a peak of 34.51% by December 31, 2024.

There were fluctuations observed during this period, with some slight decreases in the pre-tax margin in certain quarters. However, the overall trend remained upward, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.

The consistent improvement in pre-tax margin reflects effective cost management, revenue growth, and operational efficiency within Qualys Inc, which are all positive indicators for the company's financial performance and sustainability.