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Net Profit Calculator

Calculate net profit and margins instantly

Total income before any deductions
Direct costs of producing goods or services
Overhead costs like rent, salaries, and utilities
Estimated tax obligations for the period
Understanding

What is Net Profit?

Net profit is the amount of money remaining after subtracting all expenses from total revenue. It is the truest measure of a business's profitability and the bottom line number that determines financial health.

Key Terms

Net Profit

The final profit after all costs, including COGS, operating expenses, interest, and taxes, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Gross Profit

Revenue minus the cost of goods sold, showing how efficiently you produce or deliver your product before overhead costs.

Gross Margin

Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue, indicating what portion of each dollar earned is available to cover operating expenses.

Net Margin

Net profit expressed as a percentage of revenue, showing what portion of each dollar earned becomes actual profit after all expenses.

COGS

Cost of Goods Sold, the direct costs attributable to producing the goods or services a company sells.

Formulas Used

Gross Profit
Gross Profit = Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Subtract direct production costs from revenue to see how much margin your core product generates.

Net Profit
Net Profit = Gross Profit − Operating Expenses − Taxes

Subtract all remaining business costs from gross profit to arrive at the true bottom-line profit.

Net Margin
Net Margin = (Net Profit ÷ Revenue) × 100

Express net profit as a percentage of revenue to easily compare profitability across periods or against industry benchmarks.

How it works

Three simple steps

01

Enter your revenue and costs

Input your total revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses for the period.

02

Calculate profit and margins

The calculator computes gross profit, net profit, gross margin, and net profit margin.

03

Review profitability

See a complete profitability breakdown and identify where your costs are eating into margins.

Use cases

Built for founders like you

Small business owners

Quickly determine whether your business is profitable and by how much after all expenses.

Financial reporting

Calculate accurate profit figures for tax preparation, investor updates, or loan applications.

Pricing decisions

Understand your margin structure to set prices that ensure profitability at every level.

Understanding net profit and margins

Net profit is what remains after subtracting all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — from total revenue. It is the true bottom line of your business and the most complete measure of profitability.

Gross margin (revenue minus COGS divided by revenue) shows how efficiently you produce your product. Net profit margin (net profit divided by revenue) shows how efficiently you run the entire business. Both are important but measure different things.

Healthy margins vary by industry. SaaS companies often target 70-80% gross margins. Retail businesses may operate on 30-50% gross margins. Net margins of 10-20% are considered strong across most industries.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the net profit formula?+
Net Profit = Total Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Interest - Taxes. Net Profit Margin = (Net Profit / Total Revenue) x 100.
What is a good net profit margin?+
This varies by industry. SaaS companies often target 15-25% net margins. Retail may target 5-10%. In general, a net margin above 10% is considered healthy.
How is net profit different from gross profit?+
Gross profit only subtracts cost of goods sold from revenue. Net profit subtracts all expenses including operations, interest, and taxes. Gross profit measures production efficiency; net profit measures overall business profitability.

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