R1 RCM Inc (RCM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 21,000 -26,700 -54,700 -98,300
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,252,500 2,210,500 2,352,200 2,406,800
Pretax margin 0.93% -1.21% -2.33% -4.08%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $21,000K ÷ $2,252,500K
= 0.93%

The pretax margin of R1 RCM Inc. has experienced fluctuations in recent quarters. In Q4 2023, the company's pretax margin stood at 0.93%, indicating a slight profitability before accounting for taxes. However, in the previous quarter, Q3 2023, the pretax margin was -1.33%, representing a loss before taxes.

Looking further back, the pretax margin was negative in Q2 2023 at -2.82% and Q1 2023 at -4.91%, indicating declining profitability or potential operational inefficiencies during those periods. In comparison, the pretax margin was also negative in Q4 2022 at -3.38%.

On a positive note, the company showed positive pretax margins in the earlier quarters of 2022, with 1.02% in Q3 2022, 4.07% in Q2 2022, and 8.72% in Q1 2022. These results suggest that the company had achieved profitability before taxes earlier in the year.

Overall, the fluctuating pretax margins of R1 RCM Inc. reflect varying levels of profitability and operational performance in recent quarters, indicating the need for further analysis to understand the underlying factors influencing these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
R1 RCM Inc
RCM
0.93%
Gartner Inc
IT
19.14%
Premier Inc
PINC
11.13%