Vestis Corporation (VSTS)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 241,990 269,730 -17,516 4,805
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,842,513 2,825,286 2,792,558 2,762,895
Pretax margin 8.51% 9.55% -0.63% 0.17%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $241,990K ÷ $2,842,513K
= 8.51%

The pretax margin of Vestis Corporation has experienced fluctuations over the past year, with values ranging from -0.63% in the second quarter to 9.55% in the first quarter. The positive pretax margins in the first and fourth quarters indicate that the company generated profits before accounting for income taxes during those periods. However, the negative pretax margins in the second and third quarters suggest that the company incurred losses before taxes in those periods. It is important for Vestis Corporation to closely monitor and analyze the factors contributing to these fluctuations in order to enhance profitability and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Vestis Corporation
VSTS
8.51%
Central Garden & Pet Company
CENT
5.21%
Central Garden & Pet Company A
CENTA
5.21%