VeriSign Inc (VRSN)

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 1,021,900 976,500 880,200 782,230 750,188
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,557,400 1,493,100 1,424,900 1,327,600 1,265,100
Pretax margin 65.62% 65.40% 61.77% 58.92% 59.30%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,021,900K ÷ $1,557,400K
= 65.62%

VeriSign Inc's pretax margin has shown a generally positive trend over the years, increasing from 59.30% in December 2020 to 65.62% by December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses in relation to its revenue before accounting for taxes. The consistent improvement in pretax margin suggests that VeriSign has been able to control costs efficiently and enhance operational efficiency over the analyzed period, ultimately leading to higher profitability levels. The upward trend in pretax margin is a positive indicator of the company's financial health and operational performance.