HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Profit marginThe financial definition for Profit margin:Indicator of profitability. The ratio of earnings available to stockholders to net sales. Determined by dividing net income by revenue for the same 12-month period. Result is shown as a percentage. Also known as net profit margin. Similar MatchesAccumulated profits taxAccumulated profits taxA tax on earnings kept in a firm to prevent the higher personal income tax rate that would obtain if profits were paid out as dividends to the owners. Book profitBook profitThe cumulative book income plus any gain or loss on disposition of assets. Excess profits taxExcess profits taxAdditional federal taxes placed on the earnings of a business, used only in time of national emergency such as war. Further SuggestionsGross profitGross profit margin Net profit margin Not for profit Operating profit margin Pretax earnings or profits Profit Click to compare definitions of Profit margin Click to view definitions beginning pr |