What is a Net Profit Margin Ratio?

The net profit margin ratio is the percentage of revenue remaining as profit after all expenses, including interest and taxes, are paid. It is calculated by calculated by dividing a company’s net income (earnings after taxes) by its net revenue and multiplying by 100%.

For example, a consulting firm with $2 million in revenue and $220,000 in net income after all expenses and taxes has a net profit margin ratio of 11%. The owner benchmarks this against an industry average of 15% and identifies overhead costs as the area to target for improvement.

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