Valvoline Inc (VVV)

Pretax margin

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 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 280,600 233,900 255,500 1,438,800 1,456,800 1,544,800 1,571,700 423,700 459,000 445,000 461,500 460,600 480,200 484,400 434,500 432,700 413,000 291,000 298,000 271,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,659,000 1,570,900 1,525,700 1,481,500 1,440,900 1,388,900 1,969,700 2,511,200 3,036,400 2,996,200 2,831,200 2,646,200 2,441,200 2,798,000 2,522,000 2,400,000 2,354,000 2,331,000 2,428,000 2,440,000
Pretax margin 16.91% 14.89% 16.75% 97.12% 101.10% 111.22% 79.79% 16.87% 15.12% 14.85% 16.30% 17.41% 19.67% 17.31% 17.23% 18.03% 17.54% 12.48% 12.27% 11.11%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $280,600K ÷ $1,659,000K
= 16.91%

Valvoline Inc's pretax margin fluctuated over the periods analyzed. In the most recent period, ending on September 30, 2024, the pretax margin was 16.91%. This indicates that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained approximately 16.91 cents before accounting for taxes.

The pretax margin showed significant volatility, with a notable peak of 111.22% in the quarter ending on June 30, 2023, which may be an outlier or result from specific events impacting profitability. It dipped to 97.12% in the following quarter but rebounded to 16.75% in the quarter ending on March 31, 2024.

Across the periods examined, the pretax margin ranged from as low as 11.11% to as high as 111.22%, suggesting variations in Valvoline Inc's efficiency in generating profits before taxes. Further analysis would be required to identify the factors driving these fluctuations and assess the company's overall financial performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Valvoline Inc
VVV
16.91%
Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWR
8.94%