Net Profit Margin Calculator

Net Profit Margin Diagram
Net Profit Margin Revenue: $0 Costs: $0 Expenses: $0 NPM: 0.00%

About Net Profit Margin

What is Net Profit Margin?

Net Profit Margin (NPM) is a financial ratio that measures the percentage of profit a company produces from its total revenue. It shows the amount of net profit per dollar of revenue collected. A higher net profit margin indicates a more profitable company that has better control over its costs compared to its competitors.

Formula for Net Profit Margin

The formula to calculate Net Profit Margin is:

\[\\text{Net Profit Margin} = \\frac{\\text{Net Profit}}{\\text{Revenue}} \\times 100\%\]

Where:

  • Net Profit = Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Operating Expenses - Interest - Taxes
  • Revenue = Total income from sales

Calculation Steps

  1. Calculate the Net Profit by subtracting all expenses from the total revenue.
  2. Divide the Net Profit by the total Revenue.
  3. Multiply the result by 100 to express it as a percentage.

Example

Let's calculate the Net Profit Margin for a company with the following financial data:

  • Revenue: $1,000,000
  • Cost of Goods Sold: $600,000
  • Operating Expenses: $200,000
  • Interest and Taxes: $50,000
  1. Net Profit = $1,000,000 - $600,000 - $200,000 - $50,000 = $150,000
  2. Net Profit Margin = ($150,000 / $1,000,000) × 100% = 15%

Visual representation:

Net Profit Margin Revenue: $1,000,000 COGS: $600,000 Expenses: $200,000 Interest & Taxes: $50,000

Therefore, the Net Profit Margin for this company is 15%, meaning the company keeps $0.15 as profit for every dollar of revenue generated.