Loss Calculator – Margin, Markup Break-Even
Calculate profit, loss and margin for any transaction
Markup = Profit÷Cost×100. Margin = Profit÷Revenue×100. Cost $60, sell $100 → Markup=66.7%, Margin=40%. Always specify which you mean.
| Industry | Gross Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Software/SaaS | 70–85% | 15–35% |
| Retail | 30–50% | 2–8% |
| Restaurant | 60–75% | 3–9% |
| Manufacturing | 20–40% | 5–12% |
Net margin 5–10% is healthy for most businesses. SaaS achieves 20–30%+. Retail and restaurants run 2–9% net.
Gross Margin% = ((Revenue−COGS)÷Revenue)×100. Revenue $100, COGS $60 → gross margin = 40%.
Markup = profit as % of cost. Margin = profit as % of revenue. A 40% margin = 66.7% markup. Same profit, different denominator.
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