Ryder System Inc (R)

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 661,000 618,000 1,220,000 690,000 -140,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 12,636,000 11,783,000 12,011,000 9,663,000 8,420,000
Pretax margin 5.23% 5.24% 10.16% 7.14% -1.66%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $661,000K ÷ $12,636,000K
= 5.23%

Ryder System Inc's pretax margin has shown some fluctuations over the analyzed period. The margin was negative at -1.66% as of December 31, 2020, indicating that the company's expenses exceeded its revenue before considering taxes. However, there was a significant improvement in profitability as the pretax margin increased to 7.14% by December 31, 2021. This upward trend continued in 2022, with a further increase to 10.16%.

In 2023, the pretax margin declined to 5.24%, which might suggest some challenges or changes impacting the company's profitability during that period. The margin remained relatively stable at 5.23% by the end of 2024.

Overall, the positive trend in pretax margins from 2020 to 2022 indicates an improvement in Ryder System Inc's operational efficiency and profitability. However, the slight decline in 2023 and subsequent stabilization in 2024 could indicate a need for the company to focus on sustaining or further enhancing its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Ryder System Inc
R
5.23%
Avis Budget Group Inc
CAR
15.91%
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ
3.05%