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Measurement & Attribution
LTV:CAC Ratio
Customer lifetime value divided by acquisition cost; a core efficiency benchmark.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
The LTV:CAC ratio is customer lifetime value divided by customer acquisition cost, a core benchmark of marketing and business efficiency. It shows how much value a customer generates relative to what it cost to win them. A low ratio signals unprofitable growth, while a very high one may indicate underinvestment in acquisition.