Operating Profit Calculator: Quickly Determine Your Business Performance
The calculator subtracts operating expenses from gross profit to reveal operating profit—every $1 cut from expenses lifts operating profit by $1 (Investopedia, 2023). Enter two figures, press Calculate, and read your result instantly.
Operating Profit Calculator
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How to use the tool
Enter Gross Profit. Example 1: $85,000. Example 2: $300,000.
Enter Operating Expenses. Example 1: $25,000. Example 2: $120,000.
Press “Calculate”. The tool shows operating profit in dollars and to two decimals.
Interpret the number. Positive figures signal profitable operations; negative figures warn of cost issues.
Operating profit is earnings from core operations before interest and taxes (SEC Form 10-K Glossary).
Why should you track it?
It isolates operational efficiency, guiding pricing and cost control (Harvard Business Review, 2021).
How often should you recalculate?
Monthly reviews align with standard management reporting cycles (CIMA Best Practice, 2020).
What if the result is negative?
You either overspent or under-priced; adjust expenses or raise revenue quickly (McKinsey Small Business Report, 2022).
Does it include taxes?
No. Taxes are excluded, ensuring comparability across jurisdictions (IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements).
Is depreciation an operating expense?
Yes. GAAP counts depreciation within operating costs (FASB ASC 360-10).
Can service firms use the calculator?
Absolutely—replace COGS with direct labor to derive gross profit (KPMG Service Sector Guide, 2021).
What margin signals healthy growth?
Margins above 10 % give headroom for expansion funding (Moody’s Private Firm Benchmarks, 2023).
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