The Profit Estimator tool allows you to calculate expected profit margins and evaluate pricing strategies before selling a product. It helps you understand costs, margins, and net profit based on different inputs.
How to Access
Go to:
Tools & Utilities → Profit Estimator
Overview
The Profit Estimator screen is divided into two main sections:
- Input Section (left): Enter pricing and cost details
- Results Section (right): View calculated profit and margins
Input Fields
Basic Information
- Barcode
Enter the product barcode to load its data (if available). - Settings List
Select predefined calculation settings if configured.
Pricing Details
- Price Purchased
The cost at which the item was purchased. - Price Sold / Offer
The selling price or discounted price. - Price List
Select a predefined price list if applicable.
Expenses
- Indirect Expenses
Additional indirect costs related to the product. - Shipping Cost
Choose predefined values (Free, fixed amounts) or enter a custom value. - Collection Cost
Additional handling or collection costs. - Miscellaneous Expense
Any extra cost not covered above. - Miscellaneous Additional Value
Any extra value added to the product.
Actions
- Calculate
Calculates profit and margin based on entered values. - Clear
Resets all input fields. - Load Calculator
Loads the calculator manually. - Load Calculator with Automatic Item Price
Attempts to auto-fill pricing based on item data.
Results Section
Displays calculated values including:
- Gross Profit Margin
- Platform Calculated Prices
- Expected / Wanted Gross Profit Margin
- Gross Profit
- Transaction Net Profit
- Transaction Net Profit (After VAT)
Additional Options
- Customize Calculator
Modify calculation behavior or settings. - Load Settings
Load previously saved configurations. - Save Current Settings
Save current calculation setup for reuse. - Apply Price Calculation
Apply calculated values.
Notes
- Some buttons (such as Load calculator with automatic item price) may not respond if no item data or configuration is available.
- Ensure all required fields are filled to get accurate results.
- Results depend on the accuracy of the entered costs and pricing.
