The margin generated by the business, as a percentage. The higher, the better.
Why this indicator
Margin is the ability to generate surplus, and therefore, from a risk-monitoring perspective, to absorb a shock. Whether it is a rise in costs, a fall in demand, or a change in habits... Having margin lets you look to the future without tipping into fragility.
The absolute thresholds are default values, based on medians declared by sector.
Where to find the figure
In the income statement: operating result divided by revenue.