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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.

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The metrics at a glance

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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. Margin display in the Mastersheet

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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. → ROI is always higher than Margin.

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Profit

The absolute profit per sold unit in euros. → Example: Profit €27.96 = that’s what you earn per unit.

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Max Cost (maximum purchase price)

The highest price you can pay for the product to still reach your minimum margin. → Example: Max Cost €126.45 = don’t buy for more than that. → Defined in the Calculation settings.

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Important notes

  • The calculation depends on your Settings → Calculation settings (VAT, shipping costs, Amazon fees).
  • If VCS is enabled, VAT is calculated differently than without VCS.
  • When in doubt: check under Settings → General whether VCS is configured correctly.

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Common issues

Issue: “My Margin doesn’t add up” Solution: Check Settings → Calculation and whether VCS is set correctly. Issue: “Max Cost is way too low” Solution: Your minimum margin in the settings is probably set too high.