Berry Ratio
The ratio of a company's gross profits to operating expenses. This ratio is used as an indicator of a company's profits in a given period of time. A ratio coefficient of 1 or more indicates that the company is making profit above all variable expenses, whereas a coefficient below 1 indicates that the firm is losing money.
The formula is as follows:
Investopedia Says:
This ratio attempts to measure a firm's profitability. A higher coefficient means that the firm is more profitable, while a lower coefficient means the firm in not as profitable. Using this method in conjunction with other profit-level indicators will ensure a higher level of validity. Related Terms:
Expense Ratio
Expenses
Gross Margin
Operating Expense
Profit
Profit Margin
Variable Cost |