CLV Calculator - Calculate Your Customer Lifetime Value

To calculate the average purchase value, sum up the total revenue from all purchases over a specific period and divide it by the number of purchases made during that period. For example, if you had $100,000 in revenue from 1,000 purchases, your average purchase value would be $100.

Purchase frequency is the average number of times a customer makes a purchase in a given time period, typically a year. To calculate it, divide the total number of purchases by the number of unique customers over a year. For instance, if you had 5,000 purchases from 1,000 unique customers in a year, your purchase frequency would be 5 per year.

Customer lifespan is the average length of time a customer continues to purchase from your business. This can be estimated by analyzing historical data. Calculate the average time between a customer's first and last purchase, or use cohort analysis to track customer retention over time. Industry benchmarks can also provide a starting point if you lack historical data.

CLV should be compared to CAC to ensure profitability. Generally, your CLV should be significantly higher than your CAC. A common benchmark is for CLV to be at least 3 times higher than CAC. This ensures that you're generating more value from customers than you're spending to acquire them. You can calculate your CAC using our CAC Calculator.

What constitutes a 'good' CLV varies by industry and business model. Generally, you want your CLV to be significantly higher than your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). A CLV that's at least 3 times your CAC is often considered healthy. However, the ideal ratio can vary based on factors like growth stage, funding, and market conditions.

To improve CLV, consider strategies like:

• Increasing customer retention through improved products and services
• Implementing loyalty programs to encourage repeat purchases
• Upselling and cross-selling to increase average purchase value
• Providing excellent customer service to extend customer lifespan
• Personalizing marketing efforts to increase purchase frequency

It's a good practice to recalculate CLV regularly, typically on a quarterly or annual basis. This allows you to track trends over time and quickly identify if your customer value is increasing or decreasing. Consistent monitoring helps in making timely adjustments to your customer retention and acquisition strategies.