Margin / Markup Calculator
businessBest for: Fast pricing quality checks
Primary output: Margin and markup percentages
Depth: LightTime: 1-2 min
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Margin / Markup Calculator
Understand profitability structure quickly by calculating both gross margin and markup.
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How This Works
- Gross margin is calculated as (price - cost) divided by price.
- Markup is calculated as (price - cost) divided by cost.
- Both metrics are shown because they answer different pricing questions.
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Important Disclaimer
- Estimate only. This calculator is for planning and does not replace advice from Olson & Company or CRA guidance.
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Why are margin and markup different?
They use different denominators. Margin uses selling price; markup uses cost.
What if price is below cost?
Both metrics show an unprofitable result and should trigger repricing review.