Ryder System Inc (R)

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 618,000 1,220,000 690,000 -140,000 -43,409
Revenue US$ in thousands 11,783,000 12,011,000 9,663,000 8,420,000 8,925,800
Pretax margin 5.24% 10.16% 7.14% -1.66% -0.49%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $618,000K ÷ $11,783,000K
= 5.24%

Ryder System, Inc.'s pretax margin has displayed variability over the past five years. The pretax margin was 5.24% in 2023, a decrease from the prior year's 10.12%. Despite the decline, the current pretax margin is still positive, indicating the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes.

In 2021, the pretax margin was 7.17%, showing a positive trend compared to 2020 when the margin was negative (-1.55%). This improvement suggests that Ryder System, Inc. managed its operational costs more effectively in 2021.

In 2019, the pretax margin was 0.84%, indicating a modest profitability level. Overall, the trend in Ryder System, Inc.'s pretax margin demonstrates fluctuations, with the company experiencing both positive and negative margin values in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Ryder System Inc
R
5.24%
Avis Budget Group Inc
CAR
15.91%
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ
3.05%