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Net Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate net profit margin from revenue and net profit with a visual profit-versus-costs breakdown.

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Net profit margin

15.00%

Net profit as a percentage of total revenue

Net profit

$150,000.00

Bottom-line earnings after all expenses

Total costs

$850,000.00

Revenue minus net profit

Revenue breakdown

Revenue$1,000,000.00
  • Net profit$150,000.0015.0%
  • Total costs$850,000.0085.0%

How net profit margin is calculated

Three steps from revenue and net profit to margin percentage.

  1. Identify revenue and net profit

    Total revenue is $1,000,000 with net profit of $150,000. Total costs equal $850,000.

  2. Apply the net profit margin formula

    Net Profit Margin=Net ProfitRevenue×100\text{Net Profit Margin} = \frac{\text{Net Profit}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100

    ($150,000 / $1,000,000) × 100 = 15.00%

  3. Interpret the result

    For every $1 of revenue, $0.1500 remains as net profit after all expenses and taxes.

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Understanding net profit margin

Net profit margin shows how much of each revenue dollar remains as bottom-line profit after all operating expenses, interest, and taxes. It is one of the most widely used profitability ratios for comparing performance across periods and businesses of similar scale.

Unlike gross margin, which covers only direct costs, net margin reflects the full cost structure. Compare with the margin calculator for gross profit margin on individual products, the operating margin calculator for pre-tax operational efficiency, or the markup calculator when pricing from cost, or the profit calculator for full unit economics, cost rather than analyzing total company profitability. To see whether earnings convert into cash, use the operating cash flow calculator.

Net profit margin formula

Net Profit Margin=Net ProfitRevenue×100\text{Net Profit Margin} = \frac{\text{Net Profit}}{\text{Revenue}} \times 100

Net profit is earnings after all expenses and taxes. Revenue is total sales for the period. Total costs equal revenue minus net profit and represent everything that consumed revenue before profit remained.

Worked example

A company with $1,000,000 revenue and $150,000 net profit has total costs of $850,000. Net profit margin equals ($150,000 / $1,000,000) × 100, or 15%. For every $1 of revenue, $0.15 remains as net profit.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good net profit margin?
Acceptable margins vary widely by industry. Software companies often exceed 20%, while grocery retailers may run below 3%. Compare your margin to prior periods and direct competitors rather than a single universal benchmark.
How is net margin different from gross margin?
Gross margin uses revenue minus cost of goods sold only. Net margin subtracts all operating expenses, interest, and taxes. Net margin is always lower than or equal to gross margin for the same business.
Can net profit margin exceed 100%?
Not in normal accounting. Net profit cannot exceed revenue unless unusual one-time gains or accounting adjustments inflate earnings. This calculator caps net profit at the revenue entered.
Should I use net income or net profit?
In financial statement analysis, net income and net profit refer to the same bottom-line figure on the income statement. Use the after-tax amount reported as net income.

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