profit analysis
[/ˈprɒfɪt əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: profit analyses
análise de lucro
1. A detailed examination and evaluation of a company's or business operation's profitability, including revenue sources, cost structures, and net income to identify trends and areas for improvement
The quarterly profit analysis revealed that the manufacturing division outperformed expectations by 15%.
A análise de lucro trimestral revelou que a divisão de manufatura superou as expectativas em 15%.
2. The systematic breakdown and interpretation of financial data to understand which products, services, or business segments are most profitable
Through profit analysis, management identified that online sales generated higher margins than retail outlets.
Através da análise de lucro, a administração identificou que as vendas online geraram margens mais altas do que as lojas de varejo.
3. A financial analytical technique used to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing strategies and operational efficiency
The profit analysis showed that reducing production costs could significantly increase bottom-line results.
A análise de lucro mostrou que reduzir os custos de produção poderia aumentar significativamente os resultados finais.
Profit analysis is a fundamental business practice in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, companies increasingly emphasize profit analysis as part of modern business management practices, particularly in multinational corporations and larger domestic enterprises. The term reflects the importance placed on financial accountability and data-driven decision making in contemporary business culture.
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