Margin compression occurs when a company’s profit margins shrink due to rising costs or falling prices, squeezing profitability per unit sold. Businesses use this metric to gauge operational efficiency, pricing power, and competitive pressure. CFOs, investors, and financial analysts benefit most, as it signals potential revenue risks, guides cost-cutting strategies, and informs valuation decisions. Monitoring trends helps firms pivot before margins erode further.
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