How is profit percentage calculated?

Profit percentage is calculated as (Profit Amount / Cost Price) × 100. For example, if you buy an item for ₹100 and sell it for ₹150, your profit is ₹50 and profit percentage is (50/100)×100 = 50%.

What is the difference between profit margin and markup?

Profit margin is profit expressed as a percentage of selling price, while markup is profit expressed as a percentage of cost price. Our calculator provides both metrics for comprehensive analysis.

How does multi-currency support work?

Our calculator supports 20+ currencies. You can select your preferred currency, and all calculations will be displayed in that currency with proper formatting and symbols.

What is break-even analysis?

Break-even analysis shows the point where total revenue equals total costs. Our calculator can help you determine the break-even selling price for your desired profit margin.

Profit & Loss Calculator

Calculate your business profitability with advanced profit/loss analysis. Get detailed breakdowns of profit margins, percentages, and comprehensive financial insights with multi-currency support.

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Cost Price (₹)

Price you paid to acquire the item

Selling Price (₹)

Price you sold the item for

Quantity

Number of items sold

Additional Costs (₹)

Shipping, taxes, fees, etc.

Target Profit %

Desired profit percentage

Target Profit Amount (₹)

Desired profit amount

Profit Margin Analysis

Calculate profit margin percentages

Break-even Analysis

Find break-even selling price

Multi-currency

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Calculation History

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Profit & Loss Analysis

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Net gain/loss

Profit %

Percentage gain/loss

Profit Margin

Profit as % of selling price

Markup

Profit as % of cost price

Cost Breakdown

Profit Distribution

Detailed Analysis

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Break-even Analysis

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Retail & E-commerce

Perfect for online sellers, retailers, and e-commerce businesses to calculate profit margins on products, analyze pricing strategies, and optimize inventory management for maximum profitability.

Investment Analysis

Ideal for stock traders, crypto investors, and real estate investors to calculate returns, analyze investment performance, and make data-driven decisions about buying and selling assets.

Business Planning

Essential for startups, entrepreneurs, and business owners to analyze profitability, calculate margins, set pricing strategies, and prepare financial projections for business plans.

How to Use the Advanced Profit & Loss Calculator

Select Currency: Choose your preferred currency from 20+ options including INR, USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, JPY, and more
Enter Cost Price: Input the amount you paid to acquire the item or service
Enter Selling Price: Input the amount you plan to sell the item or service for
Set Quantity: Specify the number of units (optional, default is 1)
Add Additional Costs: Include shipping, taxes, fees, or other expenses in the advanced section
Set Profit Targets: Define your target profit percentage or amount for break-even analysis
Advanced Features: Use the advanced panel for calculation history, margin analysis, and scenario comparison
Calculate: Click "Calculate Profit/Loss" to see detailed analysis with charts and breakdowns
Copy Results: Use "Copy Results" button to copy calculation results to clipboard
Reset: Use "Reset" button to clear all fields and start a new calculation

Key Financial Metrics Explained

Profit/Loss Amount: The absolute monetary difference between selling price and cost price
Profit Percentage: Profit expressed as a percentage of the cost price (also called markup)
Profit Margin: Profit expressed as a percentage of the selling price
Return on Investment (ROI): The return on your initial investment expressed as a percentage
Break-even Price: The selling price needed to achieve zero profit (covers all costs)
Target Profit Price: The selling price needed to achieve your desired profit percentage
Net Profit: Total profit after deducting all additional costs and expenses
Gross Profit: Profit before deducting additional costs and expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between profit margin and markup?

Profit margin is profit expressed as a percentage of the selling price, while markup is profit expressed as a percentage of the cost price. For example, if you buy for ₹100 and sell for ₹150, markup is 50% (₹50 profit on ₹100 cost), while profit margin is 33.33% (₹50 profit on ₹150 selling price). Both are important metrics for different business purposes.

How do I calculate break-even price?

Break-even price is calculated as: Total Cost (including additional expenses) ÷ Quantity. This gives you the minimum selling price needed to cover all your costs without making a profit or loss. Our calculator automatically computes this for you based on your inputs.

What should I include in additional costs?

Additional costs can include shipping fees, packaging costs, transaction fees (like credit card processing), taxes, import duties, insurance, storage costs, marketing expenses, and any other expenses directly related to the sale of the item. These should be added to get your true net profit.

How is ROI different from profit percentage?

ROI (Return on Investment) considers the total investment including additional costs, while profit percentage typically refers to gross profit on the base cost. ROI = (Net Profit / Total Investment) × 100, where Total Investment = Cost Price + Additional Costs. ROI gives a more comprehensive picture of your investment performance.

Can I calculate profit for multiple items with different costs?

For multiple items with different costs, it's best to calculate each item separately or use weighted averages. Our calculator's quantity field works for identical items. For mixed batches, calculate total cost by summing all purchase costs, then use that as your cost price with appropriate quantity.

What is a good profit margin for my business?

Profit margins vary widely by industry. Retail typically sees 2-5% margins, restaurants 3-5%, software companies 20-30%, and consulting businesses 10-20%. The key is to understand your industry benchmarks and aim for margins that cover your overhead and provide sustainable growth.

How does multi-currency calculation work?

Our calculator supports 20+ currencies with proper formatting and symbols. When you select a currency, all amounts are displayed in that currency with correct decimal formatting and currency symbols. This is perfect for international businesses and investors dealing with multiple currencies.

Can I copy my calculation results?

Yes! After calculating, click the "Copy Results" button to copy all your calculation details to the clipboard. You can then paste them into any document, email, or notes app for future reference or sharing.

How accurate are the profit/loss calculations?

Our calculator uses standard financial formulas with high precision. All calculations are performed using JavaScript's floating-point arithmetic with rounding to 2 decimal places for currency amounts and 2 decimal places for percentages, ensuring professional-grade accuracy suitable for business and financial analysis.

Is this calculator suitable for service-based businesses?

Absolutely! For service businesses, your "cost price" would be your cost to deliver the service (labor, materials, overhead), and "selling price" would be your service fee. The calculator works perfectly for analyzing profitability of services, consulting, freelancing, and professional services.

Understanding Profit & Loss in Business

Profit and loss calculations are fundamental to business success. Every business transaction involves a cost (what you pay) and revenue (what you earn). The difference between these determines whether you make a profit or incur a loss. Our advanced Profit & Loss Calculator goes beyond basic calculations to provide comprehensive financial insights including profit margins, markup percentages, return on investment (ROI), and break-even analysis.

Margin vs Markup Analysis

Understand the crucial difference between profit margin (profit as % of selling price) and markup (profit as % of cost price). Both metrics are essential for different business decisions and pricing strategies.

Break-even Analysis

Calculate the exact selling price needed to cover all costs and achieve your desired profit targets. Essential for pricing strategy, business planning, and financial forecasting.

20+ Currency Support

Calculate profits in multiple currencies with proper formatting. Perfect for international businesses, import/export companies, and global e-commerce operations.

Advanced Financial Analysis Features

Our Profit & Loss Calculator includes advanced features that go beyond simple profit calculations. The tool provides detailed cost breakdowns showing how different expense categories affect your profitability. Visual charts help you understand the relationship between costs, revenue, and profit at a glance. The break-even analysis feature helps you determine optimal pricing strategies, while the scenario comparison tool allows you to test different pricing and cost scenarios to maximize profitability.

Multi-Currency Business Analysis

With support for 20+ currencies, our Profit & Loss Calculator enables comprehensive financial analysis for:

International Trade: Calculate profit margins on imports and exports in different currencies
Global E-commerce: Analyze profitability across different currency markets and regions
Foreign Investment: Calculate returns on international investments in local currencies
Currency Risk Management: Understand how exchange rate fluctuations affect profitability
Comparative Analysis: Compare profit margins across different currency zones
Global Business Planning: Plan and analyze business operations across multiple countries

The multi-currency feature makes our Profit & Loss Calculator an essential tool for businesses operating in the global marketplace, providing accurate financial analysis regardless of currency differences.