Most cultivars of this type of fern will not remain small forever but can be kept in a small container for a few years. Asplenium nidus is a tropical fern from South East Asia. It is also commonly planted in India, Japan and Australia. It can grow on trees, rocks or in soil.
Profit Basics. Profit is the long-term objective of any for-profit business. Profit is the net income of the business. In general, profit equals revenue less expenses. However, companies typically calculate multiple measures of profit on an income statement. Gross profit shows the total revenue minus the variable costs, or cost of goods sold. Operating income and non-operating activities are added or subtracted to gross profit to determine total profit for a given period.
Profit margin or net profit margin is a ratio that describes how much profit a company makes for every dollar of sales. A companyâs profit margin is calculated by dividing net income by revenues. Revenues are the total sales and net income is the total sales minus costs. The profit margin of a company is expressed as a percentage, so a 15% percent profit margin translates into a $0.15 profit for every dollar of sales. A companyâs profit margin fluctuates each quarter and has a direct effect on its stock price. A companyâs market share, on the other hand, reflects the amount of products the company sold compared to the total number sold by all companies in a given market or industry.