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Compares lifetime value to customer acquisition cost ratio to assess business unit profitability and sustainability. Critical SaaS metric.

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Calculate CLV (lifetime profit per customer)
  2. 2Calculate CAC (total acquisition cost per customer)
  3. 3Divide: CLV ÷ CAC
  4. 4Compare: 3:1 acceptable, 5:1 excellent

Exemples résolus

Entrée
CLV $2500, CAC $100
Résultat
25:1 ratio

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Using gross profit instead of net profit for CLV
  • Including one-time setup costs in recurring revenue CLV

Questions fréquentes

Why is this ratio important?

Shows how many dollars of value each acquisition dollar generates; indicator of sustainable growth.

How can I improve the ratio?

Increase CLV through retention and upsell; decrease CAC through channel optimization and referrals.

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