SaaS Metrics Toolbox
LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator
Analyze your SaaS unit economics to verify if your customer acquisition cost matches up with long-term retention.
Inputs
Unit Economics
Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)$3,200
LTV:CAC Ratio3.20x
LTV:CAC Health VerdictHealthy Target (Strong unit economics)
What is a good LTV:CAC ratio?
In SaaS, the ratio of Customer Lifetime Value to Customer Acquisition Cost indicates the capital efficiency of your marketing engine:
| LTV:CAC Ratio | Classification | Strategic Action |
|---|---|---|
| < 1.0x | Value Destructive | You are losing money on every acquired customer. Decrease CAC or fix churn immediately. |
| 1.0x – 3.0x | Sub-optimal / Borderline | Normal for very early startups. Optimize onboarding and conversion to reach 3.0x. |
| 3.0x – 5.0x | Healthy Target | SaaS standard benchmark. The acquisition engine is ready for scalable ad budgets. |
| > 5.0x | Exceptional / Under-investing | Extremely efficient. You are likely under-investing in marketing and could grow faster. |