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Margin Calculator

Margin calculator

InputsMargin analysisTax-exclusive revenueLive

Core inputs

Tax and fee inputs

Net margin

40%

Margin analysis • Pre-tax input

Live

Return bars

Margin40%
Markup66.67%

Net profit

$3,600.00

Total fees

$0.00

Net margin

40%

Net profit

$3,600.00

Pre-tax revenue

$9,000.00

Analysis details

Net profit $3,600.00 from $9,000.00 pre-tax revenue after $0.00 in fees.

Margin uses revenue as denominator; markup uses cost.

Fees $0.00 + $0.00 = $0.00.

Net markup

66.6667%

Sales tax collected

$0.00

Total fees

$0.00

Flow
  • Choose the mode: analyze current numbers, solve required revenue, solve max cost, convert markup, or solve for target net profit.
  • Set tax treatment and optional tax/fee assumptions (processing fee percent and fixed fee).
  • Enter revenue and cost inputs for the selected mode, then review net margin, net markup, tax, and fee outputs.
  • Use the margin-vs-markup explanation panel to validate denominator choice before sharing decisions.
Example

Worked example: margin from monthly revenue

  1. 1 Revenue = 9,000
  2. 2 Cost = 5,400
  3. 3 Margin = ((9,000 - 5,400) / 9,000) × 100 = 40%

Gross margin is 40%.

How
  1. Choose the mode: analyze current numbers, solve required revenue, solve max cost, convert markup, or solve for target net profit.
  2. Set tax treatment and optional tax/fee assumptions (processing fee percent and fixed fee).
  3. Enter revenue and cost inputs for the selected mode, then review net margin, net markup, tax, and fee outputs.
  4. Use the margin-vs-markup explanation panel to validate denominator choice before sharing decisions.
Avoid
  • Using markup as if it were margin when communicating targets.
  • Ignoring processing fees or fixed fees in channel-specific profitability checks.
  • Treating tax-inclusive totals as if they were pre-tax revenue.
  • Mixing costs from different periods than the revenue period.
  • Entering revenue equal to zero, which makes margin undefined.
FAQ
Why does margin drop when I switch to tax-inclusive revenue?

In tax-inclusive mode, a portion of customer charge is tax to remit, so pre-tax revenue and margin base are lower.

Can this solve for a target net profit?

Yes. Target-profit mode computes the required revenue after considering tax treatment and fee assumptions.

What is a healthy gross margin?

It varies by industry, product category, and operating model.

Can margin exceed 100%?

No. Margin greater than 100% is not possible with the standard formula.

Should I include overhead in cost here?

Start with direct product or service costs. Use fee fields for per-transaction deductions; broad overhead allocation is optional and context-dependent.

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