Price and cost stay visible
Keep the two inputs beside the result they produce.
Original editable file
Profit margin workbook
Compare product-level gross profit, gross margin and markup in a transparent spreadsheet. Change prices and direct costs in WPS Spreadsheets to see how the formulas respond.
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Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.
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About this workflow
Separate selling price, cost and margin
Use WPS Spreadsheets to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Margin and markup are distinct
Margin divides profit by revenue, while markup divides by cost.
Compare several products
Review the same calculation across a product list.
Using WPS Office
How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
- 1
Enter the selling price
Use a consistent currency and state whether tax is excluded.
- 2
Add the direct cost
Include the costs appropriate to your gross-profit definition.
- 3
Review both ratios
Check the margin and markup columns before making a pricing decision.
File formats
XLSXPDF
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.Original editable file
Download the starter file
Original profit margin workbook workbook with illustrative data and editing instructions.
This editable sample is in English. Open it in WPS Office and replace the example content with your own. The starter file is separate from the WPS app download.
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Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
Is gross margin the same as net profit?
No. This starter subtracts direct unit cost from selling price. Operating costs, financing and taxes are not included in gross margin.
What is included in the profit margin workbook starter?
An original editable XLSX example with product, price usd, direct cost usd, gross profit usd, gross margin and task instructions. Zero selling price or zero cost produces an unavailable ratio rather than a misleading zero. All prices are illustrative.
Where do I edit the workbook?
Download the starter and open it in WPS Spreadsheets. Editing happens in the app; this page does not process or upload your workbook. Save an XLSX copy to keep working, or export a reviewed view as PDF.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Original XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced feature availability varies by version and platform.