profitability; profit; paying basis
Refers to whether revenue covers costs and makes business sense, often in set phrases such as 採算が合う, 採算が取れる, and 採算が悪い.
This business is not profitable.
新しい路線は利用者が少なく、採算が取れない。
The new route has too few users to pay for itself.
This business's profitability is poor.
We provide the service without regard to profitability.
You need to consider profitability before starting a new business.
below break-even; selling below cost
profitable basis; paying basis
self-supporting accounting system; independent profit-center system