Estimated Earnings Calculator: Forecast Your Business Profits
Enter your forecasted sales, subtract your forecasted expenses, and the Estimated Earnings Calculator instantly shows projected profit. A 2022 Small Business Administration survey found the median U.S. small-business net profit margin is 7% (SBA, 2022).
Estimated Earnings Calculator
Estimated Earnings
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How to use the tool
Open the calculator. You will see two input fields: Forecasted Sales and Forecasted Expenses.
Enter data. Example 1: Sales $200,000 and Expenses $125,000. Example 2: Sales $50,000 and Expenses $12,500.
Press “Calculate.” The result box displays your estimated earnings.
Interpret the output. Positive values mean profit; negative values mean a loss.
Refresh and repeat. Test several scenarios to refine budgets and pricing.
Median U.S. small-business profit margin: 7% (SBA, 2022).
Recommended cash reserve: 3–6 months of expenses (Investopedia, 2023).
Typical operating expense ratio: 60–80% of revenue (Forbes, 2022).
Tax liabilities can reduce net earnings by up to 30% depending on entity type (IRS Publication 334, 2023).
FAQ
What does the calculator measure?
The tool measures projected net earnings by subtracting expected expenses from expected sales revenue (Investopedia, 2023).
Which currencies can I input?
You can enter any currency; the calculator treats numbers generically, so label your outputs accordingly (Xero Guide, 2023).
How accurate are results?
Accuracy equals the quality of your forecasts; detailed budgets lower variance by up to 15% (Harvard Business Review, 2021).
Can I include taxes separately?
Yes. Add estimated taxes to the expense field to see after-tax profit (IRS Publication 334, 2023).
How often should I recalculate?
Update monthly or when costs shift ≥5% to maintain reliable cash-flow projections (SBA, 2022).
Is the formula compliant with GAAP?
Yes. Net earnings equals revenues minus expenses, matching GAAP income-statement structure (FASB ASC 225-10).
Does it work for personal finance?
Swap “income” for sales and “living costs” for expenses to project disposable income (NerdWallet, 2023).
Why run multiple scenarios?
Scenario testing reveals break-even points and cushions budgeting against demand swings of ±10% (McKinsey Report, 2022).
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