Cost-Based Pricing

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Cost-based pricing is a fundamental strategy in marketing where the selling price of a product is determined by adding a markup to its production, manufacturing, and distribution costs. This approach ensures that all expenses are covered while achieving a desired profit margin. It involves calculating the total costs incurred in producing and delivering a product, then adding a predetermined percentage markup to reach the target profit margin. The simplicity and predictability of cost-based pricing make it particularly useful for businesses with stable production costs and those aiming to maintain consistent profit margins. Cost-based pricing includes methods like cost-plus pricing and break-even pricing. Cost-plus pricing involves adding a fixed percentage markup to the total cost of goods sold. Break-even pricing focuses on covering fixed costs and provides a baseline for setting selling prices. While cost-based pricing offers advantages such as simplicity and guaranteed profit margins, it can overlook external factors like market demand and competition, potentially leading to overpricing. Despite these limitations, it remains a widely used strategy for ensuring profitability and setting baseline prices for new products.