Definition
Gross Margin is a company`s total sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, divided by the total sales revenue, expressed as a percentage, measuring the efficiency of production
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for gross margin on sales?
The formula is: (Total Sales Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Total Sales Revenue, then multiply by 100 to get a percentage. It shows how much of each sales dollar is profit.
What is the formula for calculating GP?
GP, or Gross Profit, is calculated by subtracting the Cost of Goods Sold from Total Sales Revenue. It tells you how much you make before expenses.
What is sales divided by cost of goods sold?
This is not the correct way to find gross margin. Instead, subtract Cost of Goods Sold from Sales, then divide by Sales, to get the gross margin percentage.