LTV to CAC Ratio Calculator
LTV:CAC compares estimated customer lifetime value with acquisition cost. It gives a ratio for customer economics but depends heavily on retention, margin and attribution assumptions.
How to use this calculator
- Enter LTV and CAC in the same currency and customer basis.
- Check that all inputs use the same units, period and population scope.
- Change one assumption at a time when comparing scenarios.
Formula used by lifetime value to cac ratio calculator
LTV:CAC = estimated customer lifetime value ÷ customer acquisition cost.
- LTV:CAC = estimated customer lifetime value ÷ customer acquisition cost.
- Use compatible gross-margin and customer cohorts for LTV and CAC. A high ratio alone does not prove a scalable business or cash profitability.
- The tool validates inputs and rounds displayed figures for readability; it does not validate assumptions against external records.
Worked examples
Worked example
Estimated LTV is 1,200 and CAC is 180.
1,200 ÷ 180 ≈ 6.67:1.
Estimated LTV:CAC is about 6.67:1.
Understanding the result
LTV:CAC compares estimated customer lifetime value with acquisition cost. It gives a ratio for customer economics but depends heavily on retention, margin and attribution assumptions.
Use compatible gross-margin and customer cohorts for LTV and CAC. A high ratio alone does not prove a scalable business or cash profitability.
Important notes
Use compatible gross-margin and customer cohorts for LTV and CAC. A high ratio alone does not prove a scalable business or cash profitability.
Treat the result as an estimate from the entered assumptions. For commercial, statistical, engineering or health-related decisions, verify relevant specifications and professional guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good LTV:CAC ratio?
There is no universal target for every business model, growth stage or margin structure.
Does this include time to recover CAC?
No. Payback period is a different metric.
How should I interpret this result?
Use compatible gross-margin and customer cohorts for LTV and CAC. A high ratio alone does not prove a scalable business or cash profitability.
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