ROAS (Return On Ad Spend)

Revenue attributed to ads divided by ad spend. A ROAS of 4 means $4 back per $1 spent — before your other costs, which is the part people forget.

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The definition

Revenue attributed to ads divided by ad spend. A ROAS of 4 means $4 back per $1 spent — before your other costs, which is the part people forget.

Why it matters to an owner

ROAS looks best right before it bankrupts you: a 3x ROAS with 25% margins is a losing business.

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