Net Profit Margin

The percentage of revenue that becomes bottom-line profit.

Net Margin = Net Profit ÷ Revenue × 100

Quick Net Profit Margin calculator

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Cr
Net Profit Margin
13.33%

Net Margin = Net Profit ÷ Revenue × 100

What is the Net Profit Margin?

Net profit margin measures how much of every rupee of sales becomes net profit after all expenses — costs, interest and tax. It is the ultimate profitability yardstick.

How to interpret it

A high, stable net margin reflects a well-run, competitive business. Compare within a sector: a 5% margin may be excellent in retail and poor in software.

What’s a good Net Profit Margin?

> 15%
Strong
5–15%
Average
< 5%
Thin

Industry-dependent. Above 15% is strong for most sectors; single digits are normal for high-volume, low-margin businesses.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing net margin across industries with different cost structures.
  • Not adjusting for one-off gains/losses that distort a single period.
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