Profit Margin Explained: Gross, Net, and Operating Margin
Profit margin is more than just one number. This guide breaks down gross, operating, and net margin — what each measures, how to calculate it, and what good looks like in your industry.
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Profit margin is more than just one number. This guide breaks down gross, operating, and net margin — what each measures, how to calculate it, and what good looks like in your industry.
Margin is the single number that tells you whether a sale actually makes you money. This guide walks through what margin means, how to calculate it correctly, and how to use it to price with confidence rather than guesswork.
The margin formula looks simple — subtract cost from price, divide by price — but small mistakes in what counts as 'cost' can quietly distort every number that depends on it. Here's how to get it right every time.
A 20% margin might be excellent in one industry and alarming in another. This guide walks through realistic margin ranges by business type, with worked examples showing why the differences exist.