Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
Pretax margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 1,485,730 | 1,273,360 | 1,273,360 | 1,500,680 | 1,500,680 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 7,711,540 | 7,750,650 | 7,750,650 | 8,674,420 | 8,674,420 |
| Pretax margin | 19.27% | 16.43% | 16.43% | 17.30% | 17.30% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,485,730K ÷ $7,711,540K
= 19.27%
The pretax margin of Williams-Sonoma Inc has shown a relatively stable trend over the years, hovering around the mid-teens to high-teens range. In January 2023 and January 2024, the pretax margin stood at 17.30% and 16.43% respectively, indicating a slight decrease. However, there was a notable improvement in January 2025, with the pretax margin increasing to 19.27%. This suggests that the company has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses and generate higher pre-tax profits in the most recent period. Overall, the pretax margin performance reflects the company's ability to efficiently control costs and enhance profitability.