Tool · Shopify-Specific

Profit Margin Calculator for Shopify

Calculate your true profit margins including Shopify fees, payment processing, shipping, and returns. See gross vs. net margin with full COGS breakdown.

Input Values
$
$
$
$
$
%
$
Gross Margin

Landed COGS

$0.00

Unit cost + freight + duties

Gross Profit

$0.00

Selling price − landed COGS

Gross Margin

0.0%

Net Margin

Shopify Fees per Unit

$0.30

Payment processing + third-party fee

Net Profit

$-0.30

Selling price − all costs

Net Margin

0.0%

Cost Breakdown per Unit
Cost ComponentAmount% of Price
Unit Cost$0.000.0%
Freight / Shipping to You$0.000.0%
Duties & Taxes$0.000.0%
Payment Processing$0.300.0%
Shipping to Customer$0.000.0%
Ad Spend per Unit$0.000.0%
Return Cost (estimated)$0.000.0%
Total Cost per Unit$0.300.0%
Multi-channel inventory

Stop running these numbers by hand.

You just calculated this for a handful of SKUs. Organizely does it across your entire catalog, updates every time an order comes in, and tells you exactly when to act.

  • Automatically tracks every SKU across all your channels
  • AI demand forecasting predicts stockouts before they happen
  • Smart reorder alerts so you never miss a purchase order
  • Real-time sync — no CSV exports or manual data entry

Personalized walkthrough · No long-term contracts

Tool guide · Why use it

What this tool helps you do

  • Calculate gross and net profit margins
  • Account for Shopify plan fees and payment processing
  • Include shipping, duties, and return costs
  • Compare margins across Shopify plans
  • Full cost breakdown per unit
FAQ · 05 entries

Frequently asked questions.

01What is the difference between gross margin and net margin?

Gross margin measures the profit after subtracting only the direct cost of goods (landed COGS), while net margin accounts for all costs including Shopify fees, payment processing, shipping to customer, ad spend, and returns. Net margin gives you a more accurate picture of your true profitability per unit.

02How much does Shopify charge in transaction fees?

Shopify charges a credit card processing fee on every order: 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic, 2.7% + $0.30 on Shopify, 2.5% + $0.30 on Advanced, and 2.15% + $0.30 on Plus. If you do not use Shopify Payments, an additional third-party transaction fee applies: 2% on Basic, 1% on Shopify, 0.6% on Advanced, and 0.2% on Plus.

03What is a good profit margin for a Shopify store?

A healthy gross margin for ecommerce is typically 50-70%, while a good net margin after all fees and costs is 10-20%. However, this varies by industry: fashion and beauty brands often target higher gross margins (60%+), while electronics may operate on thinner margins (20-30% gross).

04How do returns affect my profit margin?

Returns reduce your effective revenue because you lose the sale and often cannot recoup shipping costs. This calculator estimates the per-unit cost of returns by multiplying your selling price by your return rate percentage, giving you a realistic view of how returns erode margins.

05Should I use Shopify Payments or a third-party gateway?

Using Shopify Payments eliminates the additional third-party transaction fee (2% on Basic down to 0.2% on Plus), which can significantly improve your margins. Unless your third-party processor offers substantially lower card rates, Shopify Payments is usually the more cost-effective choice.