Differentiate Between Gross Margin and Net Profit Margin in Terms

question 53

Essay

Differentiate between gross margin and net profit margin in terms of their usefulness to an organization owner/investor.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready to be sold or distributed to customers.

Seasonal Stocks

Inventories that are built up in anticipation of predictable changes in demand that occur at certain times of the year.

EOQ

Economic Order Quantity is a formula used by businesses to determine the ideal order quantity that minimizes inventory costs including holding, shortage, and order costs.

Capital Cost

The upfront expenditure required to acquire or improve fixed assets such as buildings, machinery, or equipment, contributing to the productive capacity of a firm.