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LTV:CAC Ratio

How much a customer is worth compared with what it cost to get them. Investors like to see this at 3× or higher.

Example

An LTV of ₹24,000 and a CAC of ₹6,000 gives a healthy 4:1 ratio.

Formula

LTV:CAC = Lifetime Value ÷ Customer Acquisition Cost

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