In computing the UBC recycling rate, which is derived by dividing the number of cans recycled by the number of cans sold (i.e., those available for recycling), the Aluminum Association includes domestic and imported scrap cans in the numerator, but only domestically-produced (and sold) new cans in the denominator.
Margin of safety (financial) Margin of safety (safety margin) is the difference between the intrinsic value of a stock and its market price. Another definition: In Break even analysis (accounting), margin of safety is how much output or sales level can fall before a business reaches its breakeven point. 1 History.
In business and finance there are many types of margin. It simply means the distance between one financial point and another financial point; usually the higher the margin, the better. The most common type of margin revolves around profit and is known as the 'margin of safety' or simply 'profit margin'. In a business you have direct and indirect costs.