

Net margin can be expressed as a percentage value or as a dollar value (called net profit). Tax isn't included because tax rates and tax liabilities vary from business to business.

Net margin is your gross margin less your business overhead expenses. The gross profit and gross margin figures for Joe's Tyres are listed in the example profit and loss sheet of the financial statements template. The business's overhead expenses must be less than this to earn a profit.

Joe's Tyres has a gross profit of $20,800. Once you have your gross margin, you can calculate your net margin.
