How to Calculate Profit Margin for Ecommerce (Step-by-Step)
Learn the exact formulas and decision framework to calculate ecommerce profit margin, control costs, and protect ad-driven growth.
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Basic Inputs
Price must be greater than 0.
Platform Commission
Platform CommissionPlatform commission can be a percentage (for marketplace fee rates) or a fixed amount per order.
Ads & Extra Costs
Net Profit
$0.00
Gross Profit
$0.00
Selling price minus product cost (COGS)
Gross Margin
0.00%
Gross profit ÷ selling price
Net Profit Margin
0.00%
After shipping, fees, ads (if on), and other costs
ROAS guardrail
Contribution before ads is zero or negative — fix price or non-ad costs before scaling paid traffic.
Next steps
Save your assumptions, compare scenarios, and get updates when we publish new fee guides and calculator presets.
Adjust price and costs to preview profitability instantly.
Get break-even ROAS to control campaign risk.
Make consistent pricing decisions as you grow.
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