Margin & Markup Calculator
Gross, operating and net margin from revenue.
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Results
- Gross profit
- $110000 (44%)
- Operating profit
- $50000 (20%)
- Net profit
- $39500 (15.8%)
- Cost ratio
- 80%
Quick answer
Gross margin is (revenue − COGS) ÷ revenue; net margin subtracts operating costs and tax as well.
Margin = profit ÷ revenue × 100
How to use the Margin & Markup Calculator
- 1Enter total revenue for the period.
- 2Enter cost of goods sold and operating expenses.
- 3Add your tax rate for net margin.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Revenue250000 $
- Cost of goods sold140000 $
- Operating expenses60000 $
- Tax rate21 %
Results
- Gross profit$110000 (44%)
- Operating profit$50000 (20%)
- Net profit$39500 (15.8%)
- Cost ratio80%
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy net margin?
It varies hugely: grocery retail runs 1–3%, services 10–20% and software often 20–40%.
Why track gross margin separately?
Gross margin shows whether the product itself is profitable, before overheads — it's the first number investors check.
About this calculator
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