Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

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 14,244 16,980 -24,285 -17,335 -45,477
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,252,610 1,087,530 900,486 739,893 522,867
Pretax margin 1.14% 1.56% -2.70% -2.34% -8.70%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $14,244K ÷ $1,252,610K
= 1.14%

Shake Shack Inc's pretax margin has shown a gradual improvement over the years, starting at a negative 8.70% on December 31, 2020, and decreasing to a negative 2.34% by December 31, 2021. In the following years, the company continued to make progress with its pretax margin, reaching a negative 2.70% by December 31, 2022.

The trend turned positive on December 31, 2023, with a pretax margin of 1.56%, indicating an increase in profitability. This positive momentum was sustained as of December 31, 2024, with a pretax margin of 1.14%.

Overall, the improving trend in pretax margin suggests that Shake Shack Inc has been able to effectively manage its costs and increase profitability over the years, which bodes well for the company's financial health and potential for future growth.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
1.14%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
13.73%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
12.13%