Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL)

Pretax margin

Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 175,692 150,569 80,860 78,964 -8,523
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,242,670 1,168,680 1,005,610 816,641 523,383
Pretax margin 14.14% 12.88% 8.04% 9.67% -1.63%

August 26, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $175,692K ÷ $1,242,670K
= 14.14%

The pretax margin of Simply Good Foods Co has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the pretax margin increased to 14.14% from 12.88% in 2022, indicating a strengthening profitability before taxes. This improvement may be attributed to effective cost management or increased revenue generation. However, it is important to note that in 2021, the pretax margin was 8.04%, indicating a decline in profitability compared to the preceding and subsequent years. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors contributing to these fluctuations and to assess the company's overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Aug 26, 2023