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Net Income (Or Net Loss): A measure of the overall performance of a business entity: equal to revenues minus expenses for the period.

Net Profit: The value of sales less expenses assuming that the sales are greater (ie. if the profit and loss account shows a credit balance).

Net Profit Margin: Net income divided by sales; the amount of each sales dollar left over after all expenses have been paid.

Net Proceeds: The cash received after paying all liens and expenses.

Net Primary Productivity (NPP): The rate at which producer (usually plants) biomass is created in a community.

Net Present Value Rule: An investment is worth making if it has a positive NPV Projects with negative NPVs should be rejected.

Net Primary Productivity: Total primary production, minus the amount consumed in respiration

Net Property, Plant And Equipment: Gross property, plant and equipment minus accumulated depreciation. This number represents that portion of PP&E acquisition cost that has not yet been recognized as an expense. It is not the . . . View Full Definition

Net Quick Assets: Cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable less current liabilities.

Net Sales: Sales revenue less sales discounts and credit card fees.