Synonyms for

Profitability

Verb / ˌprɑ:fɪtʌˈbɪlɪti: / Another word for profitability — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state or condition of being profitable; the ability to earn a profit or yield a financial gain.

Synonyms & similar words

gainfulness unprofitability lucrativeness unprofitableness profitableness profitableness gainfulness lucrativeness advantageousness productiveness efficiency usefulness utility beneficiality helpfulness fruitfulness successfulness prosperity wealth richness affluence opulence abundance plenty luxury

Synonyms by register

Formal

lucrativeness gainfulness remunerativeness productiveness

Informal

earning power money-making ability bottom line

Antonyms

loss deficit shortfall unprofitability bankruptcy failure

Common collocations

  • improve profitability
  • increase profitability
  • measure profitability
  • assess profitability
  • profitability ratio
  • profitability analysis
  • overall profitability
  • sustained profitability

Word family

noun profitability
verb profit
adjective profitable
adverb profitably

Usage note

Profitability refers to the ability of a business to generate earnings. It is often used in financial and business contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The profitability of the business was affected by the pandemic.
  2. The investors were happy with the company's profitability.
  3. The profitability of the project needs to be evaluated before proceeding.
  4. Increasing efficiency can lead to higher profitability.
  5. The profitability of the restaurant was low due to high operating costs.

Quotes

  • Profitability comes from loyalty, productivity, and having a character base from which to work. - Zig Ziglar
  • Profitability is not the only thing that matters in a business. - John Mackey
  • The profitability of a company is not the only measure of success. - Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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