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profitability

Definition

The ability to earn a profit.

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Nearby Terms

profit range
profit ratio
profit sharing plan
profit squeeze
profit warning
profitability
profitability ratios
profitable
profitably
profiteer
profiting

Popular 'Accounting' Terms

current ratio
equity
working capital
asset
EBITDA
revenue
net income
negotiable
net profit
net worth

Related Terms

profit margin
Return on Assets
Return on Equity
Return on Sales
below cost
comps
profit center
Return on Investment
ROA
ROI