Margin vs. Markup: Stop Confusing These 2 Pricing Metrics π·οΈπ
Confusing profit margin with markup percentage is one of the most common pricing mistakes in retail and e-commerce. While both measure profitability, they use completely different baselines:
Profit Margin (%): Measures gross profit relative to the selling price (revenue). It shows what percentage of each sales dollar remains as profit after covering product costs.
Markup (%): Measures gross profit relative to the cost of goods sold (COGS). It shows what percentage is added on top of wholesale cost to establish retail pricing.
The 50% Fallacy: Adding a 50% markup to a $100 product sets the price at $150. But your profit margin is 33.3%, not 50%! To achieve a true 50% profit margin, you need a 100% markup ($200 selling price).
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