Operating Expense Ratio (OER)
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Category:  
Analytical

Measures the proportion of operating expenses to revenue.

What it Measures ?

How much of our income goes to running operations?

Relevant StakeHolders 

Budget Analyst, CFO

In-depth Use Case / Real-world Example

Operating Expense Ratio (OER) is calculated by dividing operating expenses by total revenue. For example, if a company generates ₹1,000,000 in revenue and incurs ₹400,000 in operating expenses, the OER is 0.4, or 40%. This means that 40% of the revenue is consumed by operating expenses. A lower OER indicates better operational efficiency, while a higher ratio suggests that the company may need to control its operating costs. Monitoring OER helps companies optimize spending and maintain profitability, especially in industries with thin margins.

KPI Definition

Business Value

Movement Direction

Sample Formula

Operating Expenses / Total Revenue

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