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Net Profit Margin: Definition and How to Calculate

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Oct 10, 2024 at 9:42AM

Key Points

  • Net profit margin shows how much revenue a company retains as profit after expenses.
  • To calculate, subtract all expenses from revenue and divide by revenue, multiply by 100.
  • High net profit margin indicates effective revenue conversion to profit compared to peers.
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