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gross profit margin

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Gross profit margin
Gross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold.

gross profit margin
A measure calculated by dividing gross profit by net sales. Gross profit margin is an indication of a firm's ability to turn a dollar of sales into profit after the cost of goods sold has been accounted for. Also called gross margin, margin of profit. Compare net profit margin. See also return on sales.

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