Finance

Net Margin

Net income divided by revenue, the bottom-line profitability percentage after all expenses, interest, and taxes.

Related Terms

Operating Margin

Operating income divided by revenue, measuring profitability after all operating expenses but before interest and taxes.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA as a percentage of sales, measuring operational profitability before financing and tax considerations. Industry benchmarks vary by concept.

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