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Zero profitA situation in which profit in an industry is zero, usually as a result of free entry and exit. It may, if firms are not identical, refer only to the marginal firm. And it always means zero excess profit, not that all returns to capital invested in the industry are zero.Similar MatchesNet 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'. ProfitProfitRevenue minus cost. The amount one makes on a transaction. Not for profitNot for profitAn organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. Profit centerProfit centerA division of an organization held responsible for producing its own profits. Profitability indexProfitability indexThe present value of the future cash flows divided by the initial investment. Also called the benefit-cost ratio. Further SuggestionsOperating profit marginProfit shifting gross profit Excess profits tax Gross profit margin Profit forecast Profitability ratios Net profit margin Gross profit Excess profit Profit Range Profit margin profit sharing scheme paper profit net profit before tax (pre tax profit) Profit Graph Windfall profit profits warning Realized profit (or loss) net profit after tax pre tax profit Accumulated profits tax Pretax earnings or profits Profit taking Full with profit endowment |
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