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What Is Net Margin?

Net Margin the percentage of revenue remaining after ALL expenses: COGS, platform fees, shipping, advertising, affiliate commissions, and overhead. The truest measure of profitability.

How Dashboardly Tracks Net Margin

Dashboardly calculates Net Margin from your live TikTok Shop data — pulling actual orders, fees, refunds, and returns so the number you see matches your P&L.

  • Actual order revenue — not estimated or attributed revenue
  • Refunds and returns deducted automatically
  • All platform fees included for profit-level accuracy
  • Historical trends so you spot changes before they hit profit

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Net Margin?

Healthy: 15-25%. Good: 10-15%. At risk: 5-10%. Losing money: <5%.

How do I calculate Net Margin?

Net Margin (%) = (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100

Why is my Net Margin different from what TikTok Shop reports?

TikTok's native reports use attributed metrics with click- and view-through windows. Dashboardly calculates Net Margin from actual order revenue, deducting refunds and returns for a truer number that matches your real P&L.

When should I track Net Margin?

Net Margin is a leading indicator — check it daily if you're running ads or running pricing experiments, weekly otherwise. Dashboardly tracks Net Margin automatically so you don't have to pull exports.

Related tools & resources

Read more about Net Margin in Is TikTok Shop Worth It in 2026? Real Numbers from Real Sellers.

The percentage of revenue remaining after ALL expenses: COGS, platform fees, shipping, advertising, affiliate commissions, and overhead. The truest measure of profitability.
Definition

The percentage of revenue remaining after ALL expenses: COGS, platform fees, shipping, advertising, affiliate commissions, and overhead. The truest measure of profitability.

Formula

Net Margin (%) = (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100

Example Calculation

$8.30 net profit / $29.99 revenue = 27.7% net margin

Benchmarks for TikTok Shop Sellers

Healthy: 15-25%. Good: 10-15%. At risk: 5-10%. Losing money: <5%.

Why It Matters for TikTok Shop Sellers

The percentage of revenue remaining after ALL expenses: COGS, platform fees, shipping, advertising, affiliate commissions, and overhead. The truest measure of profitability.

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