Free AI Ratio of Customer Lifetime Value to CAC Calculator

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Calculate your CLV to CAC ratio instantly with this free tool. Understand customer profitability, evaluate acquisition efficiency, and identify growth opportunities.

CLV to CAC Ratio Calculator

Estimate your customer lifetime value and compare it to your acquisition cost. Toggle Basic or Advanced for more detail.

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
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Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
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CLV to CAC Ratio
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How It Works

01
Enter your key inputs

Review your CLV, CAC, and ratio. Use the interpretation notes to understand whether your customer economics are strong, average, or unprofitable, then identify improvement opportunities.

02
Run the calculation

Click Calculate to generate your lifetime value and ratio. The tool processes your data instantly and gives you clear, accurate metrics for decision making.

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Interpret your results

Review your CLV, CAC, and ratio. Use the interpretation notes to understand whether your customer economics are strong, average, or unprofitable, then identify improvement opportunities.

Improve Profitability Insights with This Tool

Understand customer economics

See how much value each customer brings compared to what you spend to acquire them. This perspective helps you prioritize channels and budget confidently for growth initiatives that generate strong long term returns.

Identify efficiency opportunities

A low ratio signals room for improvement in acquisition or retention. By understanding where gaps exist, you can target specific stages of the customer journey that offer the greatest impact on profitability and lifetime performance.

Make smarter investment decisions

The tool gives you a clear picture of financial health, allowing you to make informed decisions about scaling channels, improving customer value, or lowering acquisition costs. It supports strategic planning that aligns with growth targets and budget constraints.

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What is a CLV to CAC ratio?

The CLV to CAC ratio compares the lifetime value of a customer to the cost required to acquire them. It helps determine if your acquisition strategy is profitable and whether you should adjust your marketing or retention efforts.

You can also try our Marketing ROI Calculator.

What ratio is considered healthy?

A ratio of three or higher is usually considered healthy because your returns outweigh acquisition costs. Ratios between one and three indicate room for optimization. A ratio below one suggests the cost to acquire customers is higher than the value they generate.

Does churn affect the calculation?

Churn influences lifetime value by reducing the length of time customers remain active. In advanced mode, the tool factors in churn to give a more realistic CLV estimate that accounts for customer turnover and retention challenges.

Can this tool help plan marketing budgets?

Yes, by showing the relationship between CLV and CAC, the tool highlights profitable acquisition channels and customer segments. It helps you prioritize spending, forecast ROI, and make informed decisions about scaling campaigns efficiently.

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Can I use this for subscription businesses?

Absolutely. The calculator works for recurring revenue models by factoring in purchase frequency and customer lifespan. For subscriptions, this helps estimate how long customers stay active and the revenue they generate relative to acquisition costs.