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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 MatchesProfit shiftingProfit shiftingThe use of government policies to alter the outcome of international oligopolistic competition so as to increase the profits of domestic firms at the expense of foreign firms. This is a key element of strategic trade policy. 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 schemeProfit sharing schemeA scheme where part of a company's profits are paid to employees as a reward for loyalty and contribution to the company's success. The reward may be given via cash, shares or a combination of both. Profit marginProfit marginThe difference between what it costs to produce a product or service and the selling price. Windfall profitWindfall profitA sudden unexpected profit uncontrolled by the profiting party. Further SuggestionsAccumulated profits taxRealized profit (or loss) Pretax earnings or profits Risk adjusted profitability Book profit Directly Unproductive Profit-Seeking Activities Excess profit profit and loss statement (P&L) Net profit margin Not for profit Profit taking net profit after tax Profit Table Non profit endowment paper profit Profitability ratios unitised with profits Profit Range profits warning Gross profit pre tax profit Trading profit Profit center Profit sharing plan Profit margin |
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