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Overhead Rate

Overhead rate, abbreviated as OR, is the proportion of a company’s revenue allocated to overhead costs, directly affecting its profit margins.  

Overhead Rate Formula

\( OR \;=\;  \dfrac{ OC }{ R }  \)
Symbol
\( OR \) = overhead rate
\( OC \) = overhead costs
\( R \) = revenue

 

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