New+expansion MRR vs churned MRR. The SaaS Quick Ratio Calculator takes new mrr, expansion mrr, churned mrr, contraction mrr and returns saas quick ratio plus mrr added, mrr lost, reading. Results update as you type, and the formula is shown under the result so you can repeat it in your own spreadsheet.
Startup metrics are about the efficiency of growth: how much it costs to win and keep customers, how fast recurring revenue compounds, and how long the cash lasts. Investors read these numbers before they read the pitch. Use the worked example below to check the maths against your own figures.
How the SaaS Quick Ratio Calculator works
The SaaS quick ratio shows how much revenue you add for every unit you lose. Above 4 is the benchmark for efficient growth; below 1 the business is shrinking.
Worked example
With the example values (new mrr of $8,000, expansion mrr of $3,000, churned mrr of $3,000, contraction mrr of $1,000), the saas quick ratio is 2.75x; mrr added $11,000.00, mrr lost $4,000.00, reading Growing but leaky. Change any figure above and the result updates immediately; use Copy results to paste the summary into a note or email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is saas quick ratio calculated?
quick ratio = (new MRR + expansion MRR) ÷ (churned MRR + contraction MRR).
Which figures do I need?
New mrr, expansion mrr, churned mrr, contraction mrr. Take them from the same period and the same set of accounts or reports so the ratio is consistent, and check the example values as a guide to the units expected.
What do investors consider healthy?
Common benchmarks: LTV:CAC above 3, CAC payback under 12–18 months, net revenue retention above 100%, monthly churn under 2% for SMB and under 1% for enterprise, and at least 12–18 months of runway.
