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Contribution Margin Ratio

Contribution margin is the difference between revenue and variable cost.

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  • It is a key measure used to assess profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The higher contribution margin is the indicator of sound profitability position.
  • Useful for break-even analysis and decision-making.

The ratio between the Contribution Margin and sales is called Contribution Margin Ratio.

  • It is also called as profit volume ratio.
  • Higher contribution margin ratio results in higher profit and vice versa.

It can increased by:

  • Increasing the selling price per unit.
  • Decreasing the variable cost per unit.

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