EuroCalc

Was ist Betriebsgewinn (EBIT)?

Der Betriebsgewinn ist das Ergebnis aus dem operativen Geschäft nach Abzug aller Herstell- und Betriebskosten, jedoch vor Zinsen und Steuern.

Operating profit measures how well management runs the day-to-day business. It strips out financing decisions (interest) and tax regimes, making it comparable across companies and countries.

The operating margin (EBIT ÷ revenue) is the single most quoted profitability ratio for established businesses. Tracking the trend reveals whether the business is gaining or losing operational leverage as it grows.

Formel
Operating Profit = Revenue − COGS − Operating Expenses
Beispiel

A consultancy with CHF 2m revenue, CHF 800k of direct project costs and CHF 700k of rent, salaries and software earns CHF 500k operating profit — a 25% operating margin.

Verwandte Begriffe

Häufige Fragen

Is operating profit the same as EBIT?+

Yes, in most contexts. EBIT explicitly excludes interest and tax; operating profit excludes those plus any non-operating items.

How does it differ from EBITDA?+

EBITDA also adds back depreciation and amortisation; operating profit deducts them.

Why exclude interest and tax?+

To compare operational performance independently of capital structure and tax jurisdiction.