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Profitability - Additional Question 1 answer

Solution

Marks & Spencer Profitability20022001
Gross profit margin15.65%11.41%
Operating profit margin 7.91%5.45%

M&S has had a successful year in 2002 as its rates of gross and operating profitability have increased. Whilst turnover has increased only slightly over the two year period, profits have grown more quickly.

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