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profitable company

[/ˈprɒfɪtəbl ˈkʌmpəni/]
nounpl: profitable companies
empresa lucrativa
1. A business organization that generates revenue exceeding its expenses, resulting in financial gain or profit
The profitable company increased its market share by 25% last year.
A empresa lucrativa aumentou sua participação de mercado em 25% no ano passado.
2. An organization characterized by efficient operations and strong financial performance
Investors seek profitable companies with sustainable business models.
Os investidores procuram empresas lucrativas com modelos de negócio sustentáveis.
Synonyms
lucrative companysuccessful companythriving enterprisemoney-making businessempresa rentávelempresa produtiva
Antonyms
unprofitable companyloss-making companystruggling businessempresa deficitáriaempresa não lucrativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empresa lucrativa
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
empresa rentável
Commonly used in business and financial contexts
Portugal
empresa rentável / empresa lucrativa
Both terms are used; 'rentável' is slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottom line is positive
in the black
turning a profit
to be in the money
empresa de sucesso
estar no azul
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