Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)
Pretax margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 354,433 | 519,673 | 938,673 | 1,649,710 | 1,930,178 | 2,380,814 | 2,656,790 | 2,443,454 | 2,345,348 | 1,927,233 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 23,877,500 | 21,680,480 | 16,924,480 | 17,290,730 | 21,079,510 | 22,711,780 | 26,096,490 | 25,427,580 | 24,019,550 | 21,674,780 |
| Pretax margin | 1.48% | 2.40% | 5.55% | 9.54% | 9.16% | 10.48% | 10.18% | 9.61% | 9.76% | 8.89% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $354,433K ÷ $23,877,500K
= 1.48%
Smurfit WestRock plc's pretax margin has displayed some fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at 8.89% in December 2021, the pretax margin increased steadily, reaching its peak at 10.48% in September 2023. However, there was a notable decline thereafter, with the pretax margin falling to 1.48% by December 2024.
It is essential to note that the pretax margin indicates the company's efficiency in generating profits from its operations before accounting for taxes. The decreasing trend observed from June 2024 to December 2024 may signal potential challenges in managing costs or sustaining revenue levels. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and assess the company's future profitability prospects.
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Dec 31, 2024