Accounting Dictionary - Letter P

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Profit margin
is income as a percentage of sales. To calculate profit margin net income is divided by net sales. Profit margin ratio can be used to predict future income at an estimated sales level. Profit margin also helps to evaluate an entity's operating efficiency and pricing strategy over time.
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