The annual net profit margin measures a company’s profitability by calculating the percentage of net profit earned from total revenue over a fiscal year. Itis calculated as (Net Profit / Total Revenue) * 100. It shows how effectively a company manages its costs to generate profit.
Key points to keep in mind:
- Publicly traded companies disclose these profit margins quarterly and also include them in their annual reports.
- Low profit margin doesn’t always mean low profits for the company.