SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC)
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 | 128,500 | 97,800 | 121,700 | 67,100 | 19,100 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,935,400 | 2,063,200 | 1,972,500 | 1,456,000 | 1,333,000 |
| Pretax margin | 6.64% | 4.74% | 6.17% | 4.61% | 1.43% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $128,500K ÷ $1,935,400K
= 6.64%
SunCoke Energy Inc's pretax margin has shown an upward trend over the past five years, increasing from 1.43% as of December 31, 2020, to 6.64% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes, reflecting potential operational efficiencies, cost controls, or revenue growth strategies implemented by the company during this period. The significant increase in pretax margin from 2020 to 2024 suggests that SunCoke Energy Inc has been able to enhance its profitability over time, which could be a positive signal for investors and stakeholders. However, the slight fluctuations in pretax margin between 2022 and 2023 might indicate some variability in the company's financial performance during those years. Overall, the upward trend in pretax margin reflects positively on SunCoke Energy Inc's financial health and efficiency in managing its operations.
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Dec 31, 2024