Profit Margin vs Markup Calculator

Q: Why can margin never exceed 100% while markup can be 300%?

Margin is bounded between 0% and 100% because profit cannot exceed total selling revenue. Markup is unbounded because profit can be multiple times the original cost.

Calculate gross profit margin percentage, markup percentage, revenue, and gross profit. Distinguish clearly between margin and markup for retail pricing.

COST OF GOODS (COGS)

REVENUE / SELLING PRICE

Margin is profit relative to revenue; Markup is profit relative to cost.

// PROFIT METRICS

GROSS MARGIN

40.0%

MARKUP

66.7%

Gross Profit: KES 800

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Why can margin never exceed 100% while markup can be 300%?

Margin is bounded between 0% and 100% because profit cannot exceed total selling revenue. Markup is unbounded because profit can be multiple times the original cost.