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Deckungsbeitrag
German → American English
American English
Contribution margin
Betriebswirtschaftlicher Begriff für den Betrag, der nach Abzug der variablen Kosten vom Umsatz zur Deckung der Fixkosten und für den Gewinn verbleibt.
Der Deckungsbeitrag eines Produkts ist entscheidend für die Kalkulation.In business and accounting, Deckungsbeitrag usually refers to the amount left after variable costs are deducted from sales to cover fixed costs and profit. It is often used in compound terms like Deckungsbeitragsrechnung.
Frequently asked questions
What does Deckungsbeitrag mean in English?
Deckungsbeitrag means contribution margin.
Is Deckungsbeitrag the same as profit?
Not exactly. It is the amount remaining after variable costs are deducted, and it is used to cover fixed costs and profit.
How do you use Deckungsbeitrag in a business context?
You use it to analyze how much each product or service contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.