Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Margins, break-even & unit economics · Working

Fully burdened margin

Also called: loaded margin

ELI5

Margin after specified allocated costs, requiring explicit inclusion rules.

Used in conversation

“Keep fully burdened margin on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”

Pitch context

You will see “Fully burdened margin” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches margins, break-even & unit economics.

Why it matters: In margins, break-even & unit economics, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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