break-even point

noun

1. the point at which the income from sale of a product or service equals the invested costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss; the stage at which income equals expenditure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of break-even point¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 37,552.16, despite the country’s manufacturing activity contracting for 11 straight months while approaching the break-even point in April.

From Seattle Times

The longer the electric plane is used, the better it becomes for the environment, and eventually a 'break-even' point is reached.

From Science Daily

But if he’s to get past the break-even point and stay in business long term, he needs to expand his herd from 60 to 80 animals and sell more milk.

From Seattle Times

This is because the ground there is darker to begin with, which means that the albedo-related effect is smaller, and the carbon capture rate by trees is higher, so the break-even point is reached within 15 to 18 years.

From Science Daily

"It could leverage on a lower break-even point as well as on higher inventories days than GM and Ford," said Monica Bosio, an analyst at Intesa Sanpaolo.

From Reuters