What is a good LTV/CAC ratio?
Many SaaS teams use 3x as a rough benchmark, but the right target depends on cash flow, payback period, growth stage, and retention quality.
LTV/CAC calculator
Use ARPA, gross margin, churn, and CAC to estimate LTV, customer lifetime, ratio, and payback.
Many SaaS teams use 3x as a rough benchmark, but the right target depends on cash flow, payback period, growth stage, and retention quality.
LTV should be based on gross profit, not top-line revenue, because delivery costs reduce the value of each customer.