Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
Pretax margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 500,172 | 381,607 | 221,279 | 404,631 | 3,513 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 5,550,670 | 5,153,240 | 4,795,240 | 4,548,760 | 3,449,750 |
| Pretax margin | 9.01% | 7.41% | 4.61% | 8.90% | 0.10% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $500,172K ÷ $5,550,670K
= 9.01%
The pretax margin of Urban Outfitters Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In January 2021, the pretax margin was at a low of 0.10%, indicating slim profitability before accounting for taxes. By January 2022, there was a significant improvement as the pretax margin increased to 8.90%, reflecting more efficient cost management or revenue generation. However, in the following year, there was a drop to 4.61%, suggesting potential challenges or increased expenses impacting profitability.
In January 2024, the pretax margin rebounded to 7.41%, indicating a partial recovery or successful strategic initiatives to enhance profitability. Finally, in the most recent period ending January 2025, the pretax margin further improved to 9.01%, showcasing sustained positive momentum in operational efficiency or revenue growth. Overall, the pretax margin trend suggests fluctuations in performance but with a general positive trajectory in recent years for Urban Outfitters Inc.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025