margin decline

[MAR-jin dih-KLĪN]
nounpl: margin declines
queda de margem
1. a decrease in profit margin, typically expressed as a percentage or basis points, indicating reduced profitability per unit of sales
The company reported a margin decline of 2.5% in the last quarter due to rising production costs.
A empresa reportou uma queda de margem de 2,5% no último trimestre devido aos custos crescentes de produção.
2. in financial markets, a reduction in the equity value held by an investor in a margin account
The investor faced a margin decline after the stock market downturn.
O investidor enfrentou uma queda de margem após a queda do mercado de ações.
This is a technical financial term widely used in both Brazilian and American business contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in earnings reports and corporate analysis. The term reflects concern about business efficiency and competitiveness in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
margin compressionmargin squeezeprofitability declineearnings decline
Antonyms / Antônimos
margin expansionmargin improvementmargin growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queda de margem
standard business and financial terminology
São Paulo
encolhimento de margem
alternative used in corporate finance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
redução de margem
common in banking and investment sectors
Portugal
diminuição de margem
preferred term in Portuguese financial markets

Related Words

profit margingross marginoperating marginnet marginmargin call

Related Idioms & Phrases

margin decline signals trouble ahead
facing margin decline in competitive markets
steep margin decline year-over-year
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