Short description
In the Sourcing View you see the metrics Margin, ROI, Profit and Max Cost for every product. This article explains what each number means and how it’s calculated.The metrics at a glance
Margin (profit margin)
Shows what percentage of the selling price remains as profit, AFTER deducting all costs (CoG, Amazon fees, shipping). → Example: Margin 16.3% means 16.3% of the SP is profit.ROI (Return on Investment)
Shows what percentage return you get on your invested CoG. → Example: ROI 24.6% means you earn €24.60 profit for every €100 invested. → For a profitable deal, ROI is generally higher than Margin because ROI divides profit by the purchase price, while Margin divides profit by the selling price.Profit
The absolute profit per sold unit in euros. → Example: Profit €27.96 = that’s what you earn per unit.Max Cost (maximum purchase price)
The highest price you can pay for the product while the configured minimum values for ROI, Margin and Profit are still met according to the selected AND/OR logic. → Example: Max Cost €126.45 = don’t buy for more than that. → Defined in the Calculation settings.Important notes
- The calculation depends on your Settings → Calculation settings (VAT, shipping costs, Amazon fees). → Open directly in the app: app.arbitrageone.de/settings/calculation
- If VCS is enabled, VAT is calculated differently than without VCS.
- When in doubt, check under Settings → Connections on the Amazon card whether VCS and its activation date are configured correctly. → Open directly in the app: app.arbitrageone.de/marketplace