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profitability ratio business definition

A comparison of two or more financial variables that provide a relative measure of a firm's income-earning performance. Profitability ratios are of interest to creditors, managers, and especially owners. Compare return on common stock equity. See also return on equity, return on investment, return on sales, common-size statement, gross profit margin, net profit margin.

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