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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 takingProfit takingAction by short-term securities traders to cash in on gains created by a sharp market rise, which pushes prices down temporarily but implies an upward market trend. See: Ring the [cash] register. Profit RangeProfit RangeThe range within which a particular position makes a profit. Generally used in refernce to strategies that have two break-even points - an upside break-even and a downside break-even. The price range between the two break-even points would be the profit range. Paper profitPaper profitA profit which would become real if the shares held were sold at their current price. Net profit before tax (pre tax profit)Net profit before tax (pre tax profit)The net profits of a company before they are reduced by Corporation Tax. Net profitNet profitThe gross profit of a company (total turnover of products sold less costs to purchase or manufacture) less all other expenses. When net profit figures are quoted, the author usually makes it clear whether the figure is before or after tax. In company accounts, the word 'net' is often dropped, so that you simply have 'Profit before tax' and Profit after tax'. Further SuggestionsProfit maximizingExcess profits tax profit margin Profit gross profit Pretax earnings or profits Profit Graph Profit margin Unitised with profit endowment operating profit Profitability index profit before tax Profit sharing plan unitised with profits Non profit endowment Not for profit profit and loss statement (P&L) net profit after tax Gross profit profit sharing scheme Directly Unproductive Profit-Seeking Activities Excess profit Profitability ratios profit taking Trading profit |
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