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Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate gross profit, profit margin percentage, and markup from your revenue and cost of goods sold.

* All calculations are approximate.

Important — Read Before You Decide

  • Revenue alone doesn't indicate profitability
  • High revenue with low margin means thin profits
  • Margin varies dramatically by industry
  • Seasonal fluctuations can distort margin calculations
  • Ignoring overhead costs gives a misleading margin picture
  • Competitors may operate on different margin models
  • Single-product margins don't reflect overall business health

What Happens If You Ignore These?

  • Pricing products too low leads to unsustainable losses
  • Overestimating margins attracts wrong investor expectations
  • Ignoring COGS growth erodes profitability silently
  • Poor margin tracking leads to cash flow crises
  • Missing break-even targets can bankrupt the business

Smart Tips

  • Aim for gross margins above 50% in service businesses
  • Track margins monthly to catch downward trends early
  • Negotiate with suppliers to improve COGS regularly
  • Compare your margins against industry benchmarks
  • Include all direct costs in COGS for accurate margins

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