Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,244 2,805 26,452 20,467 16,980 11,189 -1,295 -9,461 -24,285 -26,902 -26,061 -22,409 -17,335 -23,882 -27,811 -37,223 -50,841 -38,378 -30,111 -15,476
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,252,608 1,210,167 1,169,450 1,124,759 1,087,533 1,039,819 991,426 950,373 900,486 865,213 831,294 788,002 739,893 694,147 630,653 573,083 509,587 495,247 516,281 544,153
Pretax margin 1.14% 0.23% 2.26% 1.82% 1.56% 1.08% -0.13% -1.00% -2.70% -3.11% -3.13% -2.84% -2.34% -3.44% -4.41% -6.50% -9.98% -7.75% -5.83% -2.84%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $14,244K ÷ $1,252,608K
= 1.14%

Shake Shack Inc's pretax margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the periods analyzed. Starting from a negative margin of -2.84% in June 2020, the company experienced further declines reaching a low of -9.98% by December 2020. However, there was a gradual improvement in the pretax margin thereafter, with the margin turning positive in the latter half of 2023. By December 2024, Shake Shack Inc managed to achieve a pretax margin of 1.14%.

Overall, the company's pretax margin indicates its ability to control operating expenses and generate profits before accounting for taxes. The recent positive margins suggest improved efficiency and profitability for Shake Shack Inc, potentially indicating successful cost management strategies and revenue growth initiatives.


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%