Operating Profit
Profit from normal business operations (excluding interest/tax).
Formula
Operating Profit = Revenue − Operating Costs
Real World
Tesco reported an operating profit of £2.6bn in 2023 despite high revenues, showing that after paying staff, logistics, and store costs, the core retail operation remained efficient.
Exam Focus
Always exclude interest and tax when calculating operating profit — including them is the most common error.
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