A profit margin is the percentage of sales a business keeps as profit. Gross margin is the percentage left after the cost of the goods. Operating margin is the percentage left after the costs of running the business are also subtracted, such as selling, administration, and rent. Net margin is the percentage left after interest and taxes.

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