profit margin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of profit margin
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The group raised its gross profit margin guidance for the year to between 56.5% and 57%, from 56%, leaving its other forecasts unchanged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Its revenue of about $23 billion is declining, and the 14,000-person unit’s profit margin is a paltry 3%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
But recouping money usually isn’t enough for a studio like Warner Bros., which is always looking for profit margin, not break-even figures.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The work involves gathering sales data, determining the profit margin, working through expenses and determining what happened during the month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
He could undercut his competitors and increase his profit margin.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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