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Gross Margin Calculator

Calculate gross margin in rupiah and percent, convert to markup, reverse-solve target margins, compare two products, and test COGS sensitivity — all running in your browser.

Gross margin from revenue & COGS

Enter revenue and COGS (cost of goods sold) to see rupiah margin, percent margin, and markup.

This calculator is an educational tool: it computes figures from your input, not a business viability assessment. Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere — all calculations run in your browser.

Frequently asked questions about gross margin

What is gross margin?

Gross margin is the difference between revenue and COGS (cost of goods sold). It comes in two forms: rupiah margin (nominal difference) and percent margin (difference divided by revenue).

Example: revenue of Rp1,000,000 and COGS of Rp600,000 → gross margin of Rp400,000, i.e. 40% of revenue.

What is the gross margin formula in rupiah and percent?

In rupiah: Margin = Revenue − COGS

In percent: Margin% = (Revenue − COGS) ÷ Revenue × 100

Example: (Rp1,000,000 − Rp600,000) ÷ Rp1,000,000 × 100 = 40%.

What is the difference between margin and markup?

Margin is computed on revenue: Margin = Profit ÷ Revenue. Markup is computed on COGS: Markup = Profit ÷ COGS.

Converting between them: Markup = Margin ÷ (1 − Margin) and Margin = Markup ÷ (1 + Markup).

Example: 40% margin → markup = 40% ÷ 60% = 66.6667% (Rp400,000 ÷ Rp600,000). Both describe the same profit, only the divisor differs.

What is the difference between gross margin and net margin?

Gross margin only subtracts COGS from revenue. Net margin subtracts all costs: operating expenses, salaries, interest, and taxes.

That is why net margin cannot exceed gross margin as long as the other costs are not negative. Gross margin suits production efficiency analysis and pricing; net margin shows overall business profitability.

What is the difference between gross margin and GMROI?

Gross margin measures sales profitability (gross profit divided by revenue). GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment) measures inventory productivity: GMROI = Gross margin ÷ Average inventory value.

Both use the same gross margin figure but answer different questions: margin answers “what percent of revenue becomes profit?”, GMROI answers “how many rupiah of profit per rupiah of stock?”. For retail stock analysis, use the GMROI calculator.

What does negative gross margin mean?

Negative gross margin means COGS exceeds revenue — every unit sold loses the difference.

Example: revenue of Rp1,000,000 and COGS of Rp1,200,000 → margin of −Rp200,000 (−20%). This figure is descriptive: it shows production costs exceeding income, not a verdict on business viability.

When should I use the gross margin calculator, and when other accounting tools?

This calculator is for quick analysis: comparing margins across products or periods, testing target margins, and seeing sensitivity to COGS changes.

For official financial statements, tax calculations, or audits, use accounting software or an accountant — an educational calculator does not replace bookkeeping that follows applicable accounting standards.

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