business calculator
Profit and Loss Calculator
Work out profit amount, loss amount, and percentage margins for business decisions.
Why this layout
Inputs, answers, and explainers are grouped for faster scanning on mobile and desktop.
Next step
Finish the calculation, then jump to a related tool without hunting through menus.
How to Use This Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate your business profitability and margins with our comprehensive calculator:
- Enter Cost Price: Input the total cost to acquire or produce the product/service, including all expenses.
- Set Selling Price: Enter the price at which you sell the product or service to customers.
- View Profit/Loss: Instantly see whether you made a profit or loss and the exact amount.
- Check Profit Margin: See your profit margin percentage to understand profitability relative to sales.
- Calculate Markup: View the markup percentage to understand pricing relative to cost.
Profit & Loss Formulas
Profit Calculation
Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price
Example: Selling Price ₹1500, Cost Price ₹1000 → Profit = ₹1500 - ₹1000 = ₹500
Loss Calculation
Loss = Cost Price - Selling Price
Example: Cost Price ₹1000, Selling Price ₹800 → Loss = ₹1000 - ₹800 = ₹200
Profit Margin (%)
Profit Margin = (Profit / Selling Price) × 100
Example: Profit ₹500, Selling Price ₹1500 → (500/1500) × 100 = 33.33%
Markup (%)
Markup = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100
Example: Profit ₹500, Cost Price ₹1000 → (500/1000) × 100 = 50%
Key Business Metrics
Break-Even Point
The point where total revenue equals total costs (no profit, no loss). Critical for understanding minimum sales needed to cover expenses.
Break-Even = Fixed Costs / (Price - Variable Cost per Unit)
Return on Investment (ROI)
Measures the profitability of an investment relative to its cost. Higher ROI indicates better investment performance.
ROI = (Net Profit / Investment Cost) × 100
Gross Profit Margin
Shows profitability after direct costs but before operating expenses. Indicates pricing power and production efficiency.
Gross Margin = [(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue] × 100
Don't forget to account for GST in your pricing strategy.
Net Profit Margin
Final profitability after all expenses. The ultimate measure of business efficiency and financial health.
Net Margin = (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good profit margin for a business?
A good profit margin varies by industry. Generally, a net profit margin of 10-20% is considered healthy for most businesses. Retail businesses typically have 2-5% margins, while software companies can achieve 20-30% or higher. Service-based businesses often have higher margins (15-25%) than product-based businesses. Compare your margins with industry benchmarks for accurate assessment.
What is the difference between gross profit and net profit?
Gross profit is revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS), showing profit before operating expenses. Net profit is what remains after deducting all expenses including operating costs, taxes, and interest from revenue. For example, if revenue is ₹100,000, COGS is ₹60,000, and operating expenses are ₹25,000: Gross Profit = ₹40,000, Net Profit = ₹15,000.
How do I calculate markup vs margin?
Markup is profit as a percentage of cost: (Selling Price - Cost) / Cost × 100. Margin is profit as a percentage of selling price: (Selling Price - Cost) / Selling Price × 100. Example: Cost ₹100, Selling Price ₹150. Markup = (150-100)/100 × 100 = 50%. Margin = (150-100)/150 × 100 = 33.33%. Markup is always higher than margin for the same transaction.