Business

Operating Margin Calculator

Express operating profit as a percentage of revenue.

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Use figures from the same reporting period.

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter revenue, operating profit.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

Input reference and sample values

Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.

InputFormat and unitsSample
RevenueNumeric value. Unit: money. Must be greater than zero.100000
Operating profitNumeric value. Unit: money.20000

Result for these sample inputs

20 %

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The method, explained

Operating margin = operating profit/revenue × 100%.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

Using revenue = 100000 money, operating profit = 20000 money, the result is 20 %. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.

What to keep in mind

Use consistent currencies, reporting periods and accounting definitions. This arithmetic estimate excludes items not entered in the form.

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