A firm’s net profit margin is a key indicator of its profitability. Analyzing it can tell potential investors whether the business may be a good bet.

EBITDA margin is a financial metric used to assess a company’s profitability before accounting for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. This measure represents the percentage of revenue ...

In my book Great CEOs Are Lazy, I discussed the elements of a great business model. One of the most critical elements of any good business model is margin–specifically gross margin. Lots and lots of ...

If you have ever looked at your revenue graph and thought, “We’re growing, but it still feels fragile,” gross margin is usually the reason. You can be signing customers, shipping product, even raising ...

Profit margin conveys the relative profitability of a firm or business activity by accounting for the costs involved in producing and selling goods. Margins can be computed from gross profit, ...

What's a good profit margin for your business? There's a quick answer to this question. A good profit margin is usually 10% or higher for most businesses, though this varies significantly by industry.