Profitability: meaning, definitions and examples

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profitability

[ ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪlɪti ]

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business

The state or quality of being profitable, especially in business.

Synonyms

gainfulness, profitableness

Examples of usage

The company's profitability has increased significantly in the last quarter.
Investors are interested in the profitability of the new venture.

Translations

Translations of the word "profitability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lucratividade

🇮🇳 लाभप्रदता

🇩🇪 Rentabilität

🇮🇩 profitabilitas

🇺🇦 прибутковість

🇵🇱 rentowność

🇯🇵 収益性

🇫🇷 rentabilité

🇪🇸 rentabilidad

🇹🇷 karlılık

🇰🇷 수익성

🇸🇦 الربحية

🇨🇿 ziskovost

🇸🇰 ziskovosť

🇨🇳 盈利能力

🇸🇮 donosnost

🇮🇸 arðsemi

🇰🇿 пайдалылық

🇬🇪 მოგებიანობა

🇦🇿 mənfəətlilik

🇲🇽 rentabilidad

Word origin

The word 'profitability' originated from the Old French word 'profitabilite', which in turn came from the Latin word 'profitabilitas'. The concept of profitability has always been crucial in economics and business, reflecting the ability of an entity to generate revenue and income that exceeds the costs and expenses involved. Understanding profitability is essential for assessing the financial health and sustainability of any business or investment.