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Gross profit marginGross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold.Gross profit margin Similar MatchesRisk adjusted profitabilityRisk adjusted profitabilityA probability used to determine a "sure" expected value (sometimes called a certainty equivalent) that would be equivalent to the actual risky expected value. Book profitBook profitThe cumulative book income plus any gain or loss on disposition of assets. Gross profitGross profitThe difference between (i) turnover and (ii) the cost of making a product or providing a service, before taking into account overheads, salaries and wages, and interest payments.The logical step after calculating gross profit is to go on to calculate the gross profit margin, which is the gross profit as a percentage of turnover.Example: a company has turnover of £10m and the cost of providing its service is £5mits gross profit is £5mits gross profit margin is £5m / £10m x 100 = 50% Profit sharing planProfit sharing planAn incentive system providing that employees share in company profits through a cash fund or a deferred plan used to buy stock or bonds. Operating profitOperating profitA company's profit after deducting its operating costs from gross profit. Further SuggestionsProfitability ratiosPretax earnings or profits Zero profit Profit margin profit and loss statement (P&L) pre tax profit Profit forecast profit sharing scheme Excess profit Profit maximizing profit before tax profits warning Profit Table profit taking Profitability index Profit margin Profit Range unitised with profits Non profit endowment Gross profit net profit Profit center net profit after tax Profit Windfall profit |
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