LTV

metrics

Lifetime Value

Definition

The total revenue a customer generates throughout their relationship with your business.

How to Calculate LTV

Average Order Value × Purchase Frequency × Customer Lifespan

Example

Scenario: Customer spends $50 per order, orders 4 times per year for 2 years

Calculation: $50 × 4 × 2 = $400 LTV

What's a Good LTV?

Should be 3-5x your CPA for healthy unit economics

Common Mistakes

  • Using overly optimistic LTV projections
  • Not accounting for churn and refunds

💡 Expert Tip

Track cohort-based LTV over time. Month 6 LTV is often more predictive than projections based on early customer behavior.

— Based on $100M+ in managed ad spend

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By Kristijan Arapov • Based on $100M+ in managed ad spend • Updated 2026

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