TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 125,000 67,000 -185,000 -369,000 194,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,744,000 1,452,000 858,000 568,000 1,554,000
Pretax margin 7.17% 4.61% -21.56% -64.96% 12.48%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $125,000K ÷ $1,744,000K
= 7.17%

The pretax margin of TripAdvisor Inc. has displayed fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the pretax margin improved to 6.99% from 4.49% in 2022, indicating better cost management and profitability. However, in 2021 and 2020, the company experienced negative pretax margins of -20.51% and -61.09% respectively, suggesting significant losses before taxes during those periods. The pretax margin was notably strong at 12.44% in 2019, indicating higher profitability compared to the following years. Overall, the company has shown varying levels of performance in generating profits before taxes over the analyzed period.