LTV · churn · CAC payback

Client Lifetime Value Calculator

Estimate client lifetime value from monthly ARPU, churn rate, and acquisition cost.

Client lifetime value tells you how much a paying yoga member is worth over their full membership — and whether your marketing spend pays back. Community-driven studios often see $2,100–$3,600 LTV due to workshop upsells and strong retention.

  • Avg. Lifespan (months) ≈ 1 ÷ Monthly Churn Rate
  • LTV = Monthly ARPU × Average Lifespan (months)
  • Healthy LTV:CAC ratio is 3:1 or higher

Built for studio owners evaluating intro offers, referral programs, and community retention investments.

Source: BizMetricsHQ Composite boutique wellness benchmarks (2025–2026). Methodology

Client Economics

Model LTV from revenue per client and churn.

Client Lifetime Value

$2,875

Typical vs benchmark · $75 vs ~$2,800 median

Avg. Client Lifespan

20.8 mo

Implied Annual Retention

55.4%

LTV-to-CAC Ratio

20.5x

CAC Payback Health

Strong

Industry Benchmark

$2,400 – $4,200 typical LTV · 3:1+ LTV:CAC target

~$138/mo revenue per member

LTV Benchmarks

MetricIndustry Range
Revenue Per Member$105 – $185/mo
Monthly Churn3.5 – 7%
Client LTV$2,100 – $3,600
Customer Acquisition Cost$80 – $220

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate yoga client LTV?

LTV equals monthly revenue per member multiplied by average membership lifespan in months. Lifespan can be estimated as 1 ÷ monthly churn rate. At $138/mo and 4.8% churn, lifespan is ~21 months and LTV is ~$2,898.

What is a good client LTV for a yoga studio?

Community-driven yoga studios typically see $2,100–$3,600 LTV depending on workshop upsells and retention. Higher ARPU and lower churn drive top-quartile LTV.

What LTV:CAC ratio should a yoga studio target?

A 3:1 LTV:CAC ratio is the minimum for sustainable growth. Top studios achieve 4:1+ by lowering CAC through member referrals while improving intro-to-membership conversion.