Solventum Corp. (SOLV)

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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 605,000 771,000 887,000 1,179,000 1,238,000 1,442,000 1,582,000 1,637,000 1,692,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,253,000 8,274,000 8,246,000 8,208,500 8,236,000 8,146,000 8,101,000 8,115,500 8,130,000
Pretax margin 7.33% 9.32% 10.76% 14.36% 15.03% 17.70% 19.53% 20.17% 20.81%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $605,000K ÷ $8,253,000K
= 7.33%

The pretax margin of Solventum Corp. has shown a decreasing trend over the analyzed periods. Starting at 20.81% on December 31, 2022, it declined to 7.33% by December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes has been eroding. A decreasing pretax margin can suggest challenges in controlling operating expenses, declining revenues, or inefficiencies in the firm's operations. It is important for Solventum Corp. to closely monitor and address the factors contributing to this downward trend to ensure sustained profitability and financial health.