E-commerce Glossary

Gross Profit

Difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, a key indicator of gross margin.

Gross profit equals revenue minus the direct cost of goods sold (COGS). It is the first level of profitability, before deducting shipping, transaction, advertising, and operational costs.

Calculation: Gross Profit = Revenue - COGS. If you sell $100,000 with a COGS of $40,000, your gross profit is $60,000, or a 60% gross margin.

Gross margin measures your business's ability to cover operational costs and generate profit. For an e-commerce, a healthy gross margin is between 50% and 70%. Below 40%, it becomes difficult to finance acquisition and growth.

Fullmetrix automatically calculates gross profit by importing your product costs and deducting them from your net revenue. You see your gross margin by product, by category, and by period.

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