Why gross margin analysis is undertaken Gross Margin analysis is undertaken to so that a business manager can analyse results already achieved and plan for the future. Without gross margins analysis the business manager is short of a major part of their information system. A gross margin can be defined as the gross income from an enterprise less the variable costs incurred in achieving it. Gross margins are predominantly used to compare enterprises on the …showed first 75 words of 1558 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1558 total…Slight increase in cost is possible when the livestock increase in weight due to the fact that they will require a higher drenching rate, higher feeding rate if they are in a feedlot and also higher transport costs. It may be difficult to determine how much of a how much gain in value can be attributed to livestock management and how much of a gain in value can be attributed to market prices. 