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How to calculate profit margin

04 Feb 2023
Author: Neil Helps

How to calculate Profit Margin?

To calculate the gross or net profit margins you would simply divide the profit by the total sales and then multiply by 100.

For example:

Net Profit Margin = Net Profit / Total Sales * 100

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