Final Exam For Marketing Metrics

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What does the contribution margin per unit represent?

Selling price per unit plus variable cost per unit

Selling price per unit minus variable cost per unit (correct)

Selling price per unit minus total costs

Selling price per unit minus fixed cost per unit

How is the break-even volume in units calculated?

Total Fixed Costs multiplied by Contribution Margin per Unit

Total Fixed Costs divided by Contribution Margin per Unit (correct)

Fixed Costs minus Contribution Margin per Unit

Selling Price per Unit divided by Total Fixed Costs

Which formula represents the calculation for Return on Sales (ROS)?

Net Profit divided by Total Costs

Total Sales Revenue divided by Net Profit

Net Profit divided by Sales Revenue (correct)

Sales Revenue minus Net Profit

What does EBITDA stand for?

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines forecasting?

The process of predicting future revenues, margins, and expenses using various factors Signup and view all the answers

What does breakeven analysis determine?

The point where total revenues equal total costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between depreciation and amortization?

Depreciation applies to tangible assets, while amortization applies to intangible assets Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of forecasting focuses on the impact of external factors?

Macro Environmental Factors Signup and view all the answers

What does the sales mix indicate in a product lineup?

The proportion of gross margin dollars generated by different SKUs Signup and view all the answers

Which formula correctly calculates contribution margin in percentage?

(Selling Price per Unit - Variable Cost per Unit) / Selling Price per Unit × 100 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the relationship between net profit and sales revenue?

Net Profit = Sales Revenue - Total Costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between depreciation and amortization?

Depreciation applies to tangible assets, while amortization applies to intangible assets. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of forecasting, what is the purpose of the history phase?

To create a baseline forecast from past performance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forecasting begins with a revenue target and breaks it down into specific divisions or products?

Top-Down Forecasting Signup and view all the answers

What does EBITA measure in a company's financial performance?

Operating performance before interest, taxes, and amortization Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the break-even volume in revenue?

Total fixed costs divided by contribution margin in percentage Signup and view all the answers

Which formula is used to calculate net profit?

Sales Revenue - Total Costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between EBITA and EBITDA?

EBITA does not consider amortization, while EBITDA does. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the contribution margin?

The selling price minus variable costs per unit. Signup and view all the answers

In break-even analysis, which of the following statements is true?

The break-even volume in revenue is calculated by dividing fixed costs by contribution margin per unit. Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of forecasting requires adjusting for internal factors such as new products and marketing efforts?

Effects of company strategy phase Signup and view all the answers

What does the sales mix indicate about a company's product lineup?

The relative profitability of different products based on sales volume. Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher contribution margin per unit indicate for a product?

Increased profitability per unit sold Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about break-even analysis is accurate?

It indicates the sales volume at which total revenues equal total costs. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of forecasting, what is the main focus of the macro environmental factors phase?

Considering external influences like competition and economic trends Signup and view all the answers

What does the return on sales (ROS) metric indicate?

The effectiveness of generating profit from sales revenue Signup and view all the answers

How does bottom-up forecasting differ from top-down forecasting?

Bottom-up aggregates detailed levels into total company forecasts, while top-down breaks down overall targets into specific divisions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sales Mix

Sales mix is the proportion of gross margin generated by different products within a product line.

Gross Margin per Unit

Gross margin per unit is the selling price per unit minus the cost of goods sold per unit.

Break-Even Analysis

Break-even analysis determines the point where total revenue equals total costs, resulting in zero profit.

Break-Even in Units

Formula: Break-Even Volume (units) = Total Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin per Unit

Contribution Margin per Unit

Contribution margin per unit is the selling price per unit minus the variable cost per unit.

Break-Even in Revenue ($)

Formula: Break-Even Volume (revenue) = Total Fixed Costs / Contribution Margin in %

Contribution Margin in %

Formula: Contribution Margin in % = (Contribution per Unit / Selling Price per Unit) * 100

Net Profit (Net Income)

Net profit is sales revenue minus total costs.
Formula: Net Profit = Sales Revenue - Total Costs

EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization)

EBITA measures operating performance before considering financing decisions and amortization.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)

EBITDA is similar to EBITA but excludes depreciation.

Depreciation vs. Amortization

Depreciation applies to tangible assets.
Amortization applies to intangible assets.

Return on Sales (ROS)

Return on Sales is the percentage of sales revenue represented by net profit.
Formula: ROS (%) = (Net Profit / Sales Revenue) * 100

Forecasting

Forecasting predicts future revenue, margins, and expenses based on historical data, macro factors, and company strategy.

Top-Down Forecasting

Top-down forecasting starts with an overall revenue target and then allocates it to divisions or products.

Bottom-Up Forecasting

Bottom-up forecasting begins at a detailed level (e.g., SKU) and aggregates upward.

3 Phases of Forecasting

History: Uses past performance to establish a baseline forecast.
Macro Environmental Factors: Adjusts for competition, the economy, legislation, and consumer trends.
Effects of Company Strategy: Adjusts for new products, discontinued products, marketing, distribution, and pricing.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is sales revenue minus variable costs.

Seasonality

Seasonality refers to periodic fluctuations in sales volume due to seasonal factors.

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