Glossary/Marketing Finance/Gross Margin
Marketing Finance
Gross Margin
Revenue minus cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of revenue, showing profit before operating expenses.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Gross margin is revenue minus cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of revenue. It shows how much profit a company keeps from each sale before operating expenses like marketing, sales, and administration. Higher gross margins leave more room to invest in customer acquisition and are central to unit economics.