Fundamentals

Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate net profit margin from revenue and net income.

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Fundamentals
Net Profit Margin
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How this calculator works

Net profit margin shows how much reported net income remains from each unit of revenue after operating costs, financing, tax and other items.

Formula

Net Profit Margin % = Net Income ÷ Revenue × 100

Worked example

$12 million of net income on $100 million of revenue produces a 12% net profit margin.

How to interpret the result

Net profit margin shows how much reported net income remains from each unit of revenue after operating costs, financing, tax and other items.

Assumptions & limitations

One-time gains/losses, tax effects and capital structure can materially change net margin. Cross-industry comparisons require care.

Practical context

When this calculator is useful

Net profit margin is useful for understanding how much reported net income remains from each unit of revenue after operating costs, interest, taxes and other included items.

How investors commonly use it

Investors often track margin trends alongside revenue growth to see whether a company is scaling efficiently or whether growth is being offset by rising costs.

What this metric does not tell you

Net margin can move because of financing, tax rates, asset sales or one-time accounting items that have little to do with core operations. It should therefore be compared with operating margin and cash-flow measures.

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