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marginal contribution

[ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən]
nounpl: marginal contributions
margem de contribuição
1. The difference between the selling price of a product and its variable costs, representing the amount available to cover fixed costs and generate profit
The marginal contribution per unit helps determine the break-even point.
A margem de contribuição por unidade ajuda a determinar o ponto de equilíbrio.
2. In management accounting, the additional revenue generated by the sale of one additional unit minus its variable costs
Analyzing marginal contribution is crucial for pricing decisions.
Analisar a margem de contribuição é crucial para decisões de preço.
3. The amount each product contributes toward covering fixed costs and profit after covering variable expenses
Products with higher marginal contributions are more profitable.
Produtos com maiores margens de contribuição são mais lucrativos.
Synonyms
contribution margingross marginunit contributionmarginal profit
Antonyms
variable costfixed costtotal cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
margem de contribuição
Standard term used in business and accounting contexts
Portugal
margem de contribuição
Same terminology used in Portuguese business accounting
São Paulo
margem de contribuição
Common usage in financial analysis and corporate accounting

Related Idioms & Phrases

contribution analysis
break-even analysis
profitability analysis
cost-volume-profit analysis
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