How margin is calculated
Profit = price − cost; margin = profit / price × 100; markup = profit / cost × 100. VAT inclusion must be consistent.
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See profit, margin and markup on cost.
Data updated: 2026-08-12
Content updated: 2026-10-22
Sources
- Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı
- SGK
- Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı
- EPDK
- Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi
- CSGB / Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu (2026 brüt/net)
- GİB gelir vergisi tarifesi 2026
- EPDK mesken elektrik kademeli tarife (yaklaşık)
- BOTAŞ / dağıtım şirketleri doğalgaz (yaklaşık)
- Hazine ve Maliye — kıdem tazminatı tavanı 1. dönem 2026
How is it calculated?
Profit = revenue − cost. Margin% = profit / revenue × 100.
margin% = (revenue - cost) / revenue × 100
Official sources
Example
Cost 80, revenue 100 → profit 20, margin 20%.
Guide
Compute gross profit and margin from cost and selling price, and separate margin from markup. Accounting profit needs full expenses.
2026 pricing notes and mistakes
Cost inflation can squeeze margins. Equating margin with markup or ignoring overheads misleads pricing decisions.
Tips
- Decide VAT-inclusive vs exclusive before calculating.
- Informational only—use your books for real profit.
Sources: Cost accounting basics · SME guidance
FAQ
Margin vs markup? +
Margin is based on revenue; markup is based on cost.