What is ROAS?
ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) measures the revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising. It's one of the most important metrics for e-commerce and performance marketing, directly indicating campaign profitability.
ROAS Formula
The ROAS formula is:
ROAS = Revenue from Ads / Ad Spend
A ROAS of 4.0 means you generate $4 in revenue for every $1 spent on ads.
ROAS vs ROI: What's the Difference?
- ROAS: Measures gross revenue relative to ad spend only
- ROI: Measures net profit relative to total investment (including product costs, overhead, etc.)
What's a Good ROAS?
Benchmark ROAS varies by industry and business model:
- E-commerce (general): 4:1 (400%)
- Fashion/Apparel: 3:1 to 4:1
- Electronics: 5:1 to 8:1
- Luxury Goods: 6:1 to 10:1
- Break-even: Typically 2:1 to 3:1 depending on margins
How to Improve Your ROAS
- Focus on high-intent keywords and audiences
- Improve conversion rate on landing pages
- Increase average order value (AOV) with upsells
- Use value-based bidding strategies
- Implement proper conversion tracking
- Retarget high-value customer segments