Profit Margin Calculator
How to Use the Profit Margin Calculator
- Enter Revenue:
- Input your revenue amount in the “Revenue” field.
- Enter Cost:
- Input your cost amount in the “Cost” field.
- View Results:
- Margin %, Markup %, and Profit $ will be calculated and displayed automatically.
- Reset Calculator:
- Click the “Reset Calculator” button to clear all fields and reset the values.
About Profit Margin
What is Profit Margin?
Profit margin is a financial metric that shows the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold (COGS). It indicates how efficiently a company is managing its expenses relative to its sales.
How to Calculate Profit Margin:
Use the formula:
Profit Margin = ((Revenue - Cost) / Revenue) × 100
Examples of Specific Margins:
- 33% Profit Margin:
Revenue = Cost / (1 - 0.33)
- 40% Profit Margin:
Revenue = Cost / (1 - 0.4)
Calculating Percentage of Profit (Markup):
Percentage of Profit = (Profit / Cost) × 100
What is a Good Profit Margin?
A good profit margin varies by industry. Generally, margins above 10-20% are considered healthy. Compare your margins to industry averages and competitors to gauge financial health.
Calculating Profit Margin in Excel:
- Enter Data:
- Cell A1: Revenue
- Cell B1: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Calculate Profit:
Cell C1:
=A1-B1
- Calculate Profit Margin:
Cell D1:
=C1/A1
- Format as Percentage:
Select cell D1, right-click, choose "Format Cells," and select percentage format.
Now, the value in cell D1 represents your profit margin in percentage format.
About Profit Margin
What is Profit Margin? Profit margin is a financial metric that shows the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold (COGS). It indicates how efficiently a company is managing its expenses relative to its sales.
How to Calculate Profit Margin: Use the formula: Profit Margin=(Revenue−CostRevenue)×100\text{Profit Margin} = \left( \frac{\text{Revenue} – \text{Cost}}{\text{Revenue}} \right) \times 100Profit Margin=(RevenueRevenue−Cost)×100
Examples of Specific Margins:
- 33% Profit Margin: Revenue=Cost1−0.33\text{Revenue} = \frac{\text{Cost}}{1 – 0.33}Revenue=1−0.33Cost
- 40% Profit Margin: Revenue=Cost1−0.4\text{Revenue} = \frac{\text{Cost}}{1 – 0.4}Revenue=1−0.4Cost
Calculating Percentage of Profit (Markup): Percentage of Profit=(ProfitCost)×100\text{Percentage of Profit} = \left( \frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost}} \right) \times 100Percentage of Profit=(CostProfit)×100
What is a Good Profit Margin? A good profit margin varies by industry. Generally, margins above 10-20% are considered healthy. Compare your margins to industry averages and competitors to gauge financial health.
Calculating Profit Margin in Excel:
- Enter Data:
- A1: Revenue
- B1: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Calculate Profit:
- C1:
=A1-B1
- C1:
- Calculate Profit Margin:
- D1:
=C1/A1
- D1:
- Format as Percentage:
- Select D1, right-click, choose “Format Cells,” and select percentage format.
Now, D1 shows your profit margin as a percentage.