Top line & bottom line
Top Line and Bottom Line
Basics of Stock MarketTop Line refers to Revenue/Sales. Bottom Line refers to Net Profit.
Formula
Top Line = Revenue; Bottom Line = Revenue - Expenses - Taxes
Why it matters
Growth in top line shows business expansion; growth in bottom line shows efficiency.
Indian example
Related terms
RevenueNet Profit
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Valuation
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