Illustration
Sales of 100 and costs of 90 leave 10. Sales of 120 and costs of 115 leave only 5. Revenue growth alone does not prove better results.
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Revenue versus profit
Revenue measures sales over a period; profit remains after the relevant expenses.
Which profit?
Distinguish gross, operating and net profit. Compare like measures and periods.
Method
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