Common Ratios in a Pro Forma

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Topic: Cash Flow Pro Forma Statement

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Primary source: https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/the-cash-flow-crystal-ball-your-pro-forma-statement

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Manufacturers: about 30% of sales. Service firms: near 40% of sales.

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  • What overhead expenses are included in the near-10% guideline?: Rent, insurance, and taxes are included in overhead expenses that are ideally near 10% of total sales.
  • When reviewing a pro forma in 2026, which sales-based expense ratios are used?: Payroll-to-revenue is about 30% for manufacturers and near 40% for service firms. Overhead is ideally near 10% of total sales.

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Which payroll-to-revenue ratios are typical for manufacturers and service firms?

Manufacturers: about 30% of sales. Service firms: near 40% of sales.

What overhead expenses are included in the near-10% guideline?

Rent, insurance, and taxes are included in overhead expenses that are ideally near 10% of total sales.

When reviewing a pro forma in 2026, which sales-based expense ratios are used?

Payroll-to-revenue is about 30% for manufacturers and near 40% for service firms. Overhead is ideally near 10% of total sales.

Sources

  1. https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/the-cash-flow-crystal-ball-your-pro-forma-statement

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