Business, finance and operations

Net profit margin

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

Net profit shown as a percentage of revenue.

Example

A net profit of €400k on revenue of €5m gives a net profit margin of 8%.

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Why it matters

It shows how much of each pound of revenue becomes profit.

Where it is used

Finance dashboards and company comparisons.

How to calculate it

Net profit ÷ revenue × 100

Worked example

A net profit of €400k on revenue of €5m gives a net profit margin of 8%.