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Product Profitability Calculator: The True Cost of Your E-commerce Sales
Stop the “silent killers” of profit. Find your highest-margin e-commerce products by mastering Gross vs. Net Margin.
⊛ 1 min read | By Alan Davidson | November 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Product Profitability
Why is calculating Net Margin more important than Gross Margin?
Gross margin only accounts for the cost of goods sold (COGS). Net margin reveals true profitability by factoring in "silent killers" like shipping, fulfillment, and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). High gross margin products can still lose money if these operational costs are ignored.
What costs must I include in the calculation?
To get an accurate net profit figure, you must include the Unit Cost (manufacturing), Shipping/Fulfillment fees, Platform fees (e.g., Shopify/Amazon), and the Marketing Cost per Acquisition (CPA/CAC). Ignoring these often leads to "vanity metrics" that hide losses.
What is considered a "healthy" e-commerce net profit margin?
While it varies by niche, a healthy e-commerce net profit margin typically falls between 10% and 20%. Anything below 5% leaves little room for error or ad cost fluctuations, while margins above 20% are considered exceptional and provide strong cash flow for scaling.
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Strategic financial analysis for modern e-commerce and product-based businesses.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alan Davidson FCA
Chartered Accountant | Author
Alan is the author of “Achieve your Business Vision” and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA). With over 30 years of experience, he has advised hundreds of SME owners on strategic financial planning and business growth.
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