Shop Profit Margin Calculator

Learn how to calculate profit margin in PKR for shop items — see margin, markup, and profit per item. Use the free Shop Profit Margin Calculator below — enter your values and get instant results, right in your browser. Profit = Selling price − Cost price. Margin % = Profit ÷ Selling price × 100. Markup % = Profit ÷ Cost price × 100. Margin is always lower than markup on the same item.

How to use the Shop Profit Margin Calculator

Every shopkeeper should know the exact profit on each item — not a guess. This guide on how to calculate profit margin in PKR for shop items shows three numbers that matter: rupees of profit per item, margin percentage on the selling price, and markup percentage on cost. Enter any item's cost and selling price to price smarter and spot which products actually earn.

  1. Enter what the item costs you (purchase + transport per unit) in the Cost price field.
  2. Enter your selling price in the Selling price field.
  3. Click Calculate to see profit per item, margin %, and markup %.
  4. Compare items: keep pushing high-margin products and reprice or drop low-margin ones.

Formula

Profit = Selling price − Cost price. Margin % = Profit ÷ Selling price × 100. Markup % = Profit ÷ Cost price × 100. Margin is always lower than markup on the same item.

Worked example

A kiryana item bought at Rs 800 and sold at Rs 1,000: profit = Rs 200 per item. Margin = 200 ÷ 1000 × 100 = 20%. Markup = 200 ÷ 800 × 100 = 25%. The shopkeeper now knows this item earns a 20% margin.

Frequently asked questions

Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price (what you keep per rupee of sales); markup is profit as a percentage of cost (how much you added). A 25% markup equals a 20% margin.

Kiryana staples run 5–15%, while cosmetics, toys, and accessories can carry 30–50%. Cover rent and salaries first, then judge by total monthly profit, not single-item margin.

Yes — true cost price includes purchase price plus per-unit transport, packing, and any market fees. Otherwise your margin is overstated.

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