Profit and Loss Calculator
A full P&L from revenue down to net profit.
Net profit
$15,600
13.0% net margin
A P&L records revenue and costs when incurred, not when cash moves. A profitable business can still run out of cash.
How the Profit and Loss Calculator works
A profit and loss statement is just a sequence of subtractions, but the order matters — each line answers a different question about the business. Laid out properly it shows exactly where the money goes between the sale and the bottom line.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
What are the lines of a profit and loss statement?
Revenue, minus cost of goods sold, gives gross profit. Minus operating expenses gives operating profit. Minus interest gives pre-tax profit. Minus tax gives net profit. Each subtraction has its own margin percentage.
What is the difference between a P&L and a cash flow statement?
A P&L records revenue and costs when they are incurred; cash flow records money actually moving. A profitable business can run out of cash if customers pay late or stock is bought ahead of sales — which is why both are needed.
Where do marketplace fees belong?
Usually in operating expenses as selling costs, though many sellers put them in cost of goods to see a truer per-sale margin. Either works provided it is consistent — comparing periods where the treatment changed is meaningless.
How often should I produce a P&L?
Monthly. Quarterly is too slow to catch a margin problem while it is still cheap to fix, and annual accounts arrive long after any decision could have been made differently.