Xpel Inc (XPEL)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 66,031 51,965 39,440 22,805 16,933
Revenue US$ in thousands 395,365 322,029 258,624 158,362 129,807
Pretax margin 16.70% 16.14% 15.25% 14.40% 13.04%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $66,031K ÷ $395,365K
= 16.70%

The pretax margin of XPEL Inc has shown a consistent positive trend over the past five years. The company's ability to generate pretax income relative to its total revenue has been improving steadily. This indicates that XPEL Inc has been effectively managing its operating expenses and generating higher profits before taxes. The pretax margin increased from 13.05% in 2019 to 16.66% in 2023, reflecting a positive trajectory of profitability for the company. This improvement demonstrates XPEL Inc's efficiency in controlling costs and optimizing its operations, which bodes well for its overall financial performance and sustainable growth.