Explanation: Profitability

The term “profitability” refers to a company's ability to make a profit. It also describes the ratio of income to expenditure. Profitability illustrates how efficiently a company uses its resources to generate surpluses. It is often assessed using key figures such as return on sales, return on equity, or return on assets. High profitability is an indicator that the company is economically successful and competitive.

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