profit margin

Razor-thin profit margins had limited the number of companies that were willing to make generic drugs.

Tax-exempted goods are also not subject to VAT but suppliers cannot claim back input VAT, leading to higher prices for consumers or reduced profit margins for businesses, economists and activists say.

Real incomes are up, and for many businesses outside retail and hospitality, the rise in National Insurance contributions has been accommodated by a squeeze to profit margins and wage rises.

He has negotiated rebates with many suppliers and plans to cover some of the costs out of his profit margin.

Food manufacturing is a highly competitive sector with low profit margins.