Finance glossary
Break-Even Point
Definition
The sales level at which total revenue equals total costs.
The break-even point is where revenue exactly covers fixed and variable costs, so profit is zero. Selling beyond it generates profit; below it produces losses. It helps businesses set pricing, sales targets, and assess the risk of new products or ventures.
In a sentence
The cafe reached its break-even point once daily sales covered both rent and ingredients.
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