Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS or CGS) represent a company’s direct cost of manufacture (for manufacturers) or procurement (for merchandisers) of a good or service that the company sells to generate revenue.

Examples of COGS

  • Raw material costs

  • Direct factory labor

  • Delivery costs

  • Any other costs directly associated with the generation of revenue

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