SaaS Metrics Glossary

SaaS Metrics Glossary

Plain definitions of the metrics that run a subscription business, and how DealARR reports each one from your live deal book so the dashboard and the board pack always agree.

ACV Meaning: What Annual Contract Value Means

ACV meaning explained: annual contract value, how to calculate it, how it differs from ARR, and how DealARR tracks it from your deal book.

ARR Meaning: Annual Recurring Revenue Explained

ARR meaning explained: what annual recurring revenue is, how it's calculated, and how DealARR reports it from your deal book.

CAC Meaning: What It Is and How to Calculate It

CAC meaning: what customer acquisition cost is, how to calculate it, and how DealARR tracks it from your live deal book.

Churn Rate: Definition, Formula, and Benchmarks

Churn rate is the percentage of customers or revenue a business loses in a period. See the formula, SaaS benchmarks, and how DealARR tracks it.

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Formula & Reporting

Customer lifetime value (CLV) is the revenue a customer generates over time. See the formula, CLV:CAC ratio, and how DealARR tracks it.

Gross Revenue Retention: Definition, Formula, Rates

Gross revenue retention (GRR) measures revenue kept from existing customers after churn and downgrades. Formula, benchmarks, and how to calculate it.

MRR Meaning: What Monthly Recurring Revenue Is

MRR meaning: monthly recurring revenue from active subscriptions. See how to calculate MRR, track its movement, and report one number with DealARR.

Net Dollar Retention (NDR): Formula and Benchmarks

Net dollar retention measures revenue growth or loss from existing customers. See the formula, benchmarks, and how DealARR reports NDR automatically.

Net Revenue Retention: Definition, Formula, Benchmarks

Net revenue retention shows whether existing customers grow or shrink. Learn the formula, benchmarks, and how DealARR reports NRR from your deal book.

Rule of 40: Formula, Benchmarks, and How to Track It

The Rule of 40 measures SaaS growth against profit margin. Learn the formula, benchmarks, and how DealARR tracks the rule from your live deal book.

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