profit margin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of profit margin
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Laurie Styron, chief executive of CharityWatch, said there can be an incentive for Croom’s company to produce fewer or less-quality meals to have a higher profit margin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Its profit margin in the fiscal year that ended in June was 3%, a decline from the prior year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Sodexo said it also expects underlying operating profit margin between 3.2% and 3.4% for the fiscal year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
That could cut into a company’s profit margin or decrease consumer spending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He could undercut his competitors and increase his profit margin.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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