I'd say revenue's probably the better number. Profit varies by quite a number of factors, but revenue is a reasonably reliable yardstick for the size of the business.

For example, consider Amazon, who didn't turn a profit for decades:

http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/future_tense/20...

Also, maybe you could tone down the drama? Even if you were right, which you aren't, the comment you're replying to was clearly well meant.