How do you keep track of your real profit per product?
Hey everyone,
I’ve been talking to a few other sellers recently and one thing keeps coming up — it's hard to know exactly how much we’re actually making on each ASIN.
Between changing FBA fees, referral fees, returns, ads, and even fluctuating Buy Box prices — the numbers just move too much to rely on a simple spreadsheet.
One seller told me:
“I just want a spreadsheet that updates itself when Amazon changes the price or fees.”
That really stuck with me.
So now I’m curious — how do you track your profitability? Do you use your own formulas, a paid tool, Seller Central reports?
Would love to hear what works or doesn't work for you — maybe we can swap tips or ideas.
Thanks!
8 replies
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
You take your total sales for a year (or 1 month or whatever works for you) subtract all the expenses, including product cost, returns, A-Z...... Divide the rest by units sold and you see your net per product
Seller_Cxhg8nqYX0Hww
Download the repository report in excel (find it under payments). It includes all fees, sales, etc. Then, add a column and add your cost. Then add a formula to compute your profit/ loss.
Seller_HP0CuTSNvJvu9
Get yourself an ERP with built-in accounting.
Seller_HP0CuTSNvJvu9
OK I just looked your name up and this is marketing bait. You're just setting up to shill your profit tracking solution.
Seller_LFkcBs5YkkhhM
The amount Amazon deposits to your bank is your unadjusted gross income. From that you subtract all your other business expenses, inventory cost, rent/storage, gas, shipping materials, etc. and what is left is your taxable income. If there is anything left after taxes, congratulations, you get to see a movie and buy some popcorn...
