high-margin segment

[/haɪ ˈmɑːrdʒɪn ˈsɛɡmənt/]
nounpl: high-margin segments
segmento de alta margem
1. A business or market segment where products or services generate significant profit relative to their costs, typically characterized by higher profit margins than other segments
The luxury automotive segment is a high-margin segment that contributes disproportionately to overall company profits.
O segmento de automóveis de luxo é um segmento de alta margem que contribui desproporcionalmente para os lucros gerais da empresa.
2. A category of customers or products where the difference between revenue and costs is substantially greater than average
Tech companies often focus on high-margin segments to maximize shareholder value.
As empresas de tecnologia frequentemente focam em segmentos de alta margem para maximizar o valor para o acionista.
This is primarily business and finance terminology used in both Brazil and the USA in corporate, investment, and strategic planning contexts. In Brazilian companies, identifying and focusing on high-margin segments is a key strategic objective for maximizing shareholder returns. The term reflects modern business practices emphasizing profitability optimization rather than market share growth alone.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high-profit segmentpremium segmentprofitable segmenthigh-return segment
Antonyms / Antônimos
low-margin segmentlow-profit segmentcommodity segmentmass-market segment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
segmento de alta margem
Standard business terminology used across Brazil
São Paulo
segmento de alta margem / segmento premium
Commonly used in financial and corporate contexts, especially in business districts
Rio de Janeiro
segmento de alta margem / nicho de alta rentabilidade
May also use 'nicho' (niche) to refer to specialized high-margin segments
Portugal
segmento de margem elevada / segmento de alta margem
Both terms used; European Portuguese may emphasize 'margem elevada' slightly more

Related Words

profit marginmarket segmentationpricing strategyproduct differentiationrevenue optimizationgross margin

Related Idioms & Phrases

cash cow segment
profit powerhouse
the money maker
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