Profit vs. Cash Flow: Key Differences Explained (With Examples)

By Leah TranMay 12, 20256 min read
Profit vs. Cash Flow: Key Differences Explained (With Examples)
  1. Gross Profit: This is the revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). It shows how much money is made after covering the direct costs of producing or purchasing goods.
  2. Operating Profit: Also known as EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes), this shows the profit after covering both direct and indirect costs but before paying interest and taxes.
  3. Net Profit: The final profit after all expenses, including operating costs, interest, taxes, and any other costs, have been deducted from revenue.
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Leah Tran

Content Executive at TrueProfit & eCommerce Content Specialist

Leah Tran is a Content Specialist at TrueProfit, where she crafts SEO-driven and data-backed content to help eCommerce merchants understand their true profitability. With a strong background in content writing, research, and editorial content, she focuses on making complex financial and business concepts clear, engaging, and actionable for Shopify merchants.

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