Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

How to Calculate Profit Margin

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Profit margin is the percentage of revenue that is profit, calculated as (Revenue - Cost) / Revenue.

Understanding the difference between margin and markup is crucial for pricing and profitability analysis.

Common use cases:

  • Pricing decisions
  • Profitability analysis
  • Comparing margin vs markup

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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