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SynonymsNet IncomeNet Profit = Bottom Line


Business
 earnings
 after deducting the OPEXInterest and Income Tax from Total Revenue within the Accounting Period:

Net Income = EBT − Income Tax = EBIT - Interest - Income Tax 

or

Net IncomeOperating Income + Non-Operating Revenue  - Non-Operating Expenses Interest - Income Tax

or

Net IncomeSales COGS - OPEX Non-Operating Revenue  - Non-Operating Expenses Interest - Income Tax

or

Net Income Total Revenue COGS - OPEX  - Non-Operating Expenses Interest - Income Tax

It is often called Bottom Line because it is shown at the bottom line in P&L.


It is one of the most important measures of the Business profitability.

Only positive Net Income with a positive FCF adds value to the Business.

See also


Business / Business Administration / Financial Management / Financial Accounting / Profit and Loss (P&L)