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E-commerce Gross vs Net Margin Calculator
Compare your gross margin, operating margin, and net margin side by side. Understand where your revenue goes and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
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How you compare
Your calculated rate against market benchmarks.
Good gross margin. Common in services and software.
Strong net margin. Excellent bottom-line performance.
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Healthy net profit margin
A 22.0% net margin puts you above the median for most industries. You are retaining a meaningful share of every revenue dollar after all costs.
→ Reinvest profits strategically — into growth, reserves, or debt reduction — to compound the advantage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between gross margin and net margin?
Gross margin measures profitability after subtracting only direct costs (COGS) from revenue. Net margin accounts for all expenses including operating costs, taxes, and interest. A business can have a healthy 60% gross margin but only 10% net margin after all expenses are deducted.
What is a good gross margin for my industry?
Gross margins vary widely by industry. Software/SaaS companies often achieve 70-85%. Retail businesses typically see 25-50%. Manufacturing ranges from 20-40%. Service businesses can reach 50-70%. Compare your gross margin to industry benchmarks to assess competitiveness.
Why is my net margin so much lower than my gross margin?
The gap between gross and net margin reflects your operating expenses, taxes, and interest payments. Large gaps suggest high overhead costs — rent, salaries, marketing, or administrative expenses. If operating expenses exceed 30-40% of revenue, look for efficiency improvements.
How do I improve my gross margin?
Improve gross margin by increasing prices, negotiating better supplier costs, reducing waste in production, improving operational efficiency, or shifting to higher-margin products/services. Even a 2-3% improvement in gross margin can significantly impact bottom-line profitability.
What is operating margin and how does it relate to gross and net?
Operating margin sits between gross and net margin. It subtracts operating expenses (rent, salaries, marketing) from gross profit but excludes taxes and interest. Operating margin shows how efficiently you run your core business, while net margin shows your final profitability after all obligations.