Operating Profit

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Definition: Operating Profit


Operating Profit


Full Definition of Operating Profit


Operating Profit is the amount of money a company makes after deducting all expenses excluding interest and taxes.

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Operating profit is expressed in dollars and is the amount of profit you have for each $1 in sales after deducting all expenses other than interest and taxes. It is also often referred to as EBIT, or Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.


Related Phrases


Operating margin
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Income statement


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Operating Profit are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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