Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN)
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 | -38,027 | 11,011 | -9,306 | 6,235 | 2,040 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 328,058 | 287,379 | 267,371 | 245,239 | 220,775 |
| Pretax margin | -11.59% | 3.83% | -3.48% | 2.54% | 0.92% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-38,027K ÷ $328,058K
= -11.59%
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's pretax margin has displayed significant fluctuations over the years. The trend indicates an improvement from 0.92% as of December 31, 2020, to 2.54% by December 31, 2021, suggesting enhanced efficiency in managing operating expenses relative to revenue. However, there was a notable decline to -3.48% as of December 31, 2022, signaling a potential issue with the company's cost structure or revenue generation during that period.
The recovery in pretax margin to 3.83% by December 31, 2023, demonstrates a successful effort in reversing the negative trend seen in the previous year. Nonetheless, there was a sharp decrease to -11.59% by December 31, 2024, indicating a significant financial challenge that may require attention and strategic planning to address.
Overall, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's pretax margin performance reflects a mix of positive and negative movements, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and management of operational efficiencies to sustain profitability and financial health.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024