On the variable costing income statement, deduction of the variable cost of goods sold from sales yields manufacturing margin.

Variable Costing Income Statement

A financial statement format that only includes variable costs as product costs, with fixed manufacturing overhead treated as a period expense.

Variable Cost of Goods Sold

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, including raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the production cost and the selling price of goods, highlighting the profitability of manufacturing activities.