Retail Margin Calculator

Calculate margin and markup instantly

Cost Price (₹) Your purchase price or cost of goods (excl. GST)

Selling Price (₹) Price at which you sell the product (excl. GST)

Quantity (units) Optional: for total profit calculation

Gross Margin

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Markup

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Profit / Unit

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Total Profit

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Total Revenue

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💡 Business Impact

Understanding your true retail margin helps you set competitive prices while protecting profitability. Even a 1–2% margin improvement can significantly impact annual bottom-line.

📊 Industry Benchmark

Retail Margin Benchmarks: Grocery 15–25% | Apparel 40–60% | Electronics 8–15% | Pharmacy 20–30%

Recommended Actions

✓ Review margins by product category quarterly

✓ Negotiate better supplier terms for high-volume items

✓ Identify and eliminate negative-margin SKUs

✓ Track margin trends — not just absolute numbers

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Formula & How It Works

Margin and markup are two different ways to express the same profit — they are often confused but measure different things.

Gross Margin (on Selling Price)

Gross Margin (%) = (Selling Price − Cost Price) ÷ Selling Price × 100

Markup (on Cost Price)

Markup (%) = (Selling Price − Cost Price) ÷ Cost Price × 100

Converting Between Them

Margin = Markup ÷ (100 + Markup) × 100 Markup = Margin ÷ (100 − Margin) × 100

Always use margin (on selling price) for comparing profitability, and use markup (on cost) when setting selling prices from cost.

Worked Example

Scenario: You buy a shirt for ₹400 and sell it for ₹650.

Profit per unit = ₹650 − ₹400 = ₹250

Gross Margin = ₹250 ÷ ₹650 × 100 = 38.46%

Markup = ₹250 ÷ ₹400 × 100 = 62.5%

If you sell 200 shirts, Total Profit = ₹250 × 200 = ₹50,000

A 38% margin means you keep ₹38 out of every ₹100 of sales before overheads like rent and salaries.

When to Use This Calculator

Set minimum selling prices that ensure profitability
Compare margin across product categories to find your best performers
Decide how much discount to offer without going below break-even
Evaluate vendor quotes — calculate if a new supplier improves your margin
Train sales staff on why pricing matters at every transaction
Plan category mix strategy based on which segments contribute most to profit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between margin and markup? +

Margin is calculated on selling price: Margin = (Selling Price - Cost) / Selling Price × 100. Markup is calculated on cost: Markup = (Selling Price - Cost) / Cost × 100. A 25% markup results in only a 20% margin.

What is a good retail margin in India? +

It varies by category. FMCG typically has 10–20% margins, garments 30–50%, electronics 5–15%, and specialty goods 40–60%. Compare your margin against your category average.

How do I calculate margin if I know markup? +

Margin (%) = Markup (%) / (100 + Markup (%)) × 100. For example, a 25% markup gives a 20% margin.

Does margin include GST? +

For accurate margin calculation, use tax-exclusive prices (without GST). GST is collected on behalf of the government and should not be included in your profit calculation.

How does margin affect pricing decisions? +

Knowing your margin helps you set floor prices, offer discounts without loss, and compare profitability across products and categories.