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Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Calculator

Calculate the total revenue you can expect from a single customer.

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Average monthly revenue per customer
Percentage of revenue remaining after COGS
Percentage of customers who cancel each month
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about customer lifetime value (clv) calculator.
What is Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)?
CLV (also called LTV or CLTV) is the total net revenue a business can expect from a single customer account over the entire duration of the relationship. The basic formula is: CLV = (Average Monthly Revenue × Gross Margin) ÷ Monthly Churn Rate. For example, a customer paying $1,500/month with 70% gross margin and 2% monthly churn has a CLV of $52,500.
The CLV:CAC ratio is one of the most important metrics in SaaS. A ratio of 3:1 is the widely cited benchmark — meaning your CLV should be at least 3x your Customer Acquisition Cost. Below 3:1 suggests your unit economics are unsustainable. Above 5:1 may indicate you are under-investing in growth. The ratio should also be evaluated alongside payback period — ideally recovering CAC within 12–18 months.
CLV can be increased through three levers: (1) Increase revenue per customer through upselling, cross-selling, and price increases; (2) Improve gross margins through product efficiency and cost reduction; (3) Reduce churn through better onboarding, customer success programs, and product improvements. Of these, reducing churn typically has the largest impact because it extends the customer relationship duration.
CLV varies significantly across customer segments. Analyse CLV by: customer size (enterprise vs. SMB), industry vertical, acquisition channel, product tier, and geography. This analysis reveals which segments are most valuable and should receive the most marketing and sales investment. It also informs pricing strategy and helps identify which customer profiles to prioritise in your ICP.

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