Net profit

Net profit is the currency result remaining after relevant expenses are deducted from revenue for a defined reporting period. Beyond cost of goods sold, these include operating expenses, financing costs and applicable profit taxes. It is neither a percentage nor a bank balance.[1]

Check whether a dashboard's profit figure includes that full scope or only contribution after selected order costs. A profitable period can have negative cash flow because of inventory purchases or collection delays. Compare earnings with cash planning without treating payments and expense recognition as the same event.