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Operating Margin

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

Related Terms

EBITDA Margin

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

Net Margin

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

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