Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)

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 -313,000 284,000 299,000 485,000 557,000 -1,278,000 -1,251,000 -1,784,000 -1,254,000 744,000 1,119,000 2,128,000 2,301,000 2,486,000 2,448,000 1,820,000 1,455,000 1,132,000 1,270,000 1,420,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 16,254,000 17,298,000 18,058,000 18,799,000 18,998,000 17,159,000 17,116,000 17,137,000 17,721,000 20,158,000 20,845,000 21,538,000 21,915,000 21,939,000 21,757,000 20,351,000 19,321,000 18,905,000 19,220,000 20,282,000
Pretax margin -1.93% 1.64% 1.66% 2.58% 2.93% -7.45% -7.31% -10.41% -7.08% 3.69% 5.37% 9.88% 10.50% 11.33% 11.25% 8.94% 7.53% 5.99% 6.61% 7.00%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-313,000K ÷ $16,254,000K
= -1.93%

Whirlpool Corporation's pretax margin has displayed fluctuating trends over the reported periods. The pretax margin was relatively stable around the 6-8% range during the first half of 2020 and maintained an upward trajectory, reaching its peak at 11.33% in September 2021. However, significant declines were observed in the subsequent periods, dropping to negative figures by March 2023.

Recovery was noted in the later periods, with the pretax margin rebounding to positive territory. Nonetheless, the margin remained volatile and ended the reporting period at a negative figure of -1.93% in December 2024. The fluctuations in pretax margin indicate varying levels of profitability and operational efficiency for Whirlpool Corporation during the analyzed time frame.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
-1.93%
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
18.36%