The gross margin ratio, also known as the gross profit percentage, is a financial metric that measures the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold (COGS). It is a critical indicator of a company's financial health and its ability to manage production costs.
A ratio of financial performance that calculates gross profit as a percentage of sales, serving as a critical measure of trading success in retailing companies.
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