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Negative net profit is not good because the business or person didn't make any money. Companies that continue to stay in the red and not make a profit may not stay in business very long.

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Can a profit margin ratio be negative?

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Yes, net profit can be negative, which indicates that a company has incurred more expenses than it has generated in revenue during a specific period. This situation is often referred to as a net loss. Negative net profit can result from various factors, including high operational costs, declining sales, or one-time expenses. Consistently negative net profit may signal underlying financial issues that need to be addressed.


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What is a net margin?

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Is net profit the same as net income?

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Net Profit calculation?

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Why is your Net Income on bottom line Profit and Loss statement is negative?

Net income is negative which means that either company has earn less revenue or have incurred more expenses then revenue earned.


If net profit after tax is 64000 and sales is 720000 what is the net profit margin?

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Formula for net profit ratio?

Net Profit Margin = Net Profit/ Sales Revenue X 100