Viatris Inc (VTRS)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -623,200 -951,700 -640,000 84,800 202,900 2,526,800 2,552,100 2,608,400 2,813,200 1,140,400 912,800 304,400 -664,400 -1,474,000 -1,432,300 -1,193,200 -721,200 427,500 371,700 299,600
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,726,100 15,022,500 15,226,400 15,348,400 15,414,100 15,465,600 15,601,900 15,800,100 16,262,700 16,728,300 17,186,700 17,647,700 17,886,300 17,168,200 15,603,700 13,757,100 11,946,000 11,514,300 11,503,900 11,624,200
Pretax margin -4.23% -6.34% -4.20% 0.55% 1.32% 16.34% 16.36% 16.51% 17.30% 6.82% 5.31% 1.72% -3.71% -8.59% -9.18% -8.67% -6.04% 3.71% 3.23% 2.58%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-623,200K ÷ $14,726,100K
= -4.23%

The pretax margin of Viatris Inc fluctuated over the analyzed period, showing both positive and negative values. Generally, the pretax margin represents the company's efficiency in managing its expenses relative to its revenue before accounting for taxes.

From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, the pretax margin was negative, indicating that the company's expenses were exceeding its pre-tax earnings during this period. This negative trend could imply challenges or inefficiencies in cost management or revenue generation.

However, starting from December 31, 2021, the pretax margin improved significantly, turning positive and reaching a peak of 17.30% on December 31, 2022. This positive trend continued until September 30, 2023, suggesting enhanced cost control and/or revenue growth strategies that contributed to improved profitability.

Subsequently, the pretax margin decreased moderately from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024, turning negative again. The negative values indicate that expenses exceeded pre-tax earnings during these quarters.

Overall, analyzing the pretax margin indicates varying trends in Viatris Inc's profitability over the analyzed period, reflecting fluctuations in the company's ability to manage expenses efficiently and generate revenue. Monitoring this metric over time can provide insight into the company's financial performance and management effectiveness.