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Net 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'.Similar MatchesGross profitGross profitSales minus the cost of goods sold. Operating profit marginOperating profit marginThe ratio of operating profit to net sales. Gross profit marginGross profit marginGross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold. Risk 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. Profits warningProfits warningIf a quoted company expects its profits figure to be lower than the consensus forecast of analysts who follow the stock, the directors are required to issue a profits warning. The warning is released via the Stock Exchange to ensure that all investors have access to the news at the same time. Further Suggestionsunitised with profitsProfit maximizing profit before tax Profit Graph Pretax earnings or profits profit margin profit sharing scheme operating profit Profitability index Unitised with profit endowment Profit taking Profit shifting Realized profit (or loss) Book profit Profit Table Net profit margin Profitability ratios gross profit Not for profit profit and loss statement (P&L) Profit margin Excess profit net profit after tax Profit center Profit Range |
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