profit margin

noun

1. the percentage that profit constitutes of total sales.

Word History and Origins

Origin of profit margin¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Some changes are being phased in over time, it said, while some companies are accepting smaller profit margins for now.

From BBC

The company was heavily indebted, its profit margins were non-existent, and thousands of staff were being laid off.

From BBC

He’s now considering shuttering the remaining one, Bonafide Delivery in Sun Valley, due to the fee increases and low profit margins.

From Los Angeles Times

Prices are bound to rise, especially for smaller sellers of beauty products on platforms like Amazon, who operate with slim profit margins, economist Munseob Lee from the University of California San Diego says.

From BBC

Research commissioned by the party has found some firms make tens of millions of pounds annually, with profit margins exceeding 20%.

From BBC