Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)
Pretax margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 208,300 | 155,300 | 88,500 | 123,600 | 184,500 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,565,100 | 1,530,500 | 1,281,800 | 910,900 | 2,068,300 |
| Pretax margin | 13.31% | 10.15% | 6.90% | 13.57% | 8.92% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $208,300K ÷ $1,565,100K
= 13.31%
The pretax margin of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has exhibited some fluctuations over the years based on the provided data.
- As of March 31, 2020, the pretax margin stood at 8.92%. This indicates that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained 8.92 cents before accounting for taxes and other expenses.
- By December 31, 2021, the pretax margin had increased to 13.57%, reflecting an improvement in the company's operational efficiency and/or cost management strategies.
- However, by the end of 2022, the pretax margin decreased to 6.90%, potentially signaling challenges or increased costs impacting the company's profitability during that period.
- The following year, by December 31, 2023, the pretax margin recovered to 10.15%, suggesting a potential turnaround in the company's financial performance.
- As of December 31, 2024, the pretax margin further improved to 13.31%, indicating a strengthening of the company's profitability.
Overall, the fluctuations in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation's pretax margin over the years highlight the importance of closely monitoring operational efficiencies, cost control measures, and overall financial performance to ensure sustained profitability and growth.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024