Vericel Corp Ord (VCEL)

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 10,510 -2,368 -15,988 -7,582 3,044
Revenue US$ in thousands 237,224 197,516 164,365 156,184 124,179
Pretax margin 4.43% -1.20% -9.73% -4.85% 2.45%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $10,510K ÷ $237,224K
= 4.43%

Vericel Corp Ord's pretax margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was 2.45%, indicating that the company generated a profit before taxes equivalent to 2.45% of its total revenue. However, the pretax margin declined significantly in the following years, reaching -4.85% in December 2021, -9.73% in December 2022, and -1.20% in December 2023. These negative pretax margins suggest that the company's expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in pre-tax losses during these periods.

The trend shifted in December 2024, with a notable improvement as the pretax margin increased to 4.43%. This positive pretax margin indicates that Vericel Corp Ord was able to generate a pre-tax profit equivalent to 4.43% of its revenue. It is essential for the company to sustain this positive trend and continue to improve its pretax margin to enhance profitability and financial performance in the future.