Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)

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 37,775 58,824 108,279 206,594 120,981
Revenue US$ in thousands 535,643 543,767 595,842 730,736 568,868
Pretax margin 7.05% 10.82% 18.17% 28.27% 21.27%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $37,775K ÷ $535,643K
= 7.05%

The pretax margin of Sturm Ruger & Company Inc has shown fluctuations over the years, starting at a healthy 21.27% on December 31, 2020, and gradually increasing to reach a peak of 28.27% on December 31, 2021. However, there was a notable decrease in pretax margin to 18.17% on December 31, 2022, followed by a further decline to 10.82% on December 31, 2023. The most recent data point shows a pretax margin of 7.05% on December 31, 2024, indicating a significant decrease in profitability. This downward trend may raise concerns about the company's efficiency in managing costs and generating profits before taxes. Additional analysis in conjunction with other financial metrics would be beneficial to fully understand the underlying factors impacting Sturm Ruger & Company Inc's pretax margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
7.05%
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
9.83%
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
12.45%