{"id":223337,"date":"2025-05-02T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/?post_type=glossary-terms&#038;p=223337"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T17:21:23","slug":"profit-margin","status":"publish","type":"glossary-terms","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/glossary-terms\/profit-margin\/","title":{"rendered":"Profit Margin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Profit margin is a key financial metric that indicates the percentage of revenue that a company retains as profit after accounting for expenses. It is calculated by dividing net income by total revenue and is often expressed as a percentage. There are several types of profit margins\u2014including <strong>gross<\/strong>, <strong>operating<\/strong>, and <strong>net profit margins<\/strong>\u2014each offering different insights into a company\u2019s financial health and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gross profit margin focuses on production efficiency by measuring revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). Operating profit margin goes further, subtracting operating expenses from gross profit to gauge core business performance. Net profit margin considers all expenses, including taxes and interest, providing the most comprehensive view of profitability. High profit margins suggest pricing power and cost control, while low margins may signal inefficiencies or competitive pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Profit margin analysis is critical for investors, lenders, and managers in assessing the viability and competitiveness of a business. It also plays a central role in benchmarking performance within industries. 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