Definition of "profit margin" []

• The ratio of net income to net sales of a company expressed as a percentage. (noun)

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• "Although the studio’s profit margin per unit is lower than if the title carried a more typical wholesale price of $30 or $35, it’s hoping to make up the difference in volume."
• "Since Solectron’s profit margin is a razor-thin 3 to 4 percent, the clients still get their goods at a considerable discount."
• "Infineon needs to achieve an operating profit margin of over 10 percent in its business fields, Wucherer said."