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Concept introduction:
Growth in Net sales:
Growth in net sales is the difference of current period sales and previous period sales. It indicates how much sales has been increased or decreased as compared to the previous period. Percentage growth in sales is the ratio of difference of current period sales and previous period sales to the previous period sales.
Samsung’s percentage growth in net sales for each product line from fiscal year 2012 to 2013.
Concept introduction:
Growth in net sales:
Growth in net sales is the difference of current period sales and previous period sales. Percentage growth in sales is the ratio of difference of current period sales and previous period sales to the previous period sales.
The product line, which has more percentage growth of net sales will grow fast than the other product line. In other words, we can say that the more percentage growth in net sales, the more the net sales grows.
The Samsung product whose line’s net sales grew the fastest.
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Concept introduction:
Profitable segment:
The segment, which gives high net profit ratio is the most profitable segment. In other words, we can say higher net profit to sales is the indicator of profitability.
The segment that was the most profitable in Samsung.
Concept introduction:
Growth in net sales:
Growth in net sales is the difference of current period sales and previous period sales. It indicates how much sales has been increased or decreased as compared to previous period. Percentage growth in sales is the ratio of difference of current period sales and previous period sales to the previous period sales.
The product line, which has more percentage growth of net sales will grow fast than the other product line. In other words, we can say that the more percentage growth in net sales, the more the net sales grows.
Profitable segment:
The segment, which gives high net profit ratio is the most profitable segment. In other words, we can say higher net profit to sales is the indicator of profitability.
How can managers use net sales and operating income information for the two years for the company.

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