Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

What Is Profit Margin?

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Profit margin measures how much of every dollar in revenue becomes profit after covering costs.

A higher margin means more of each sale goes to profit rather than covering expenses.

Common use cases:

  • Evaluating business profitability
  • Comparing product lines
  • Setting pricing targets

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Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

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