Net margin: Definition, Formula & Why It Matters

Also called: Net profit margin

Net margin is your net profit as a percentage of the gross sale, after Reverb fees, item cost, and shipping. It is the truest measure of profitability on a sale, because it accounts for everything that actually comes out of the order.

Net margin formula

Net margin = net profit ÷ gross sale × 100

Example

A $640 sale that nets $249.09 has a net margin of 38.9%.

Why it matters for Reverb sellers

Net margin is the number that survives contact with reality. A sale can look great on gross margin and still disappoint on net once fees and shipping are in. Tracking net margin keeps you honest about what each sale really earns.

How Verbstack helps

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