unit-economics

Analyze ARR cohorts, LTV/CAC ratios, and retention metrics for SaaS targets.

31|4|Updated Jun 13, 2026
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Skill: unit-economics
Source: https://github.com/r9412460971-cloud/OPC-skill/tree/main/skills/unit-economics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/r9412460971-cloud/OPC-skill --skill unit-economics-r9412460971-cloud

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the time-consuming, error-prone manual work of calculating and assessing unit economics for private equity investment targets, providing a structured framework to evaluate customer profitability and revenue quality for SaaS, recurring revenue, and subscription businesses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Model Metric Calculation: Supports analysis for SaaS/subscription, recurring services, transaction/usage-based, and hybrid revenue models, computing core metrics including ARR bridges, LTV/CAC ratios, CAC payback periods, gross/net retention, and margin waterfalls.
  • Cohort & Revenue Quality Analysis: Generates vintage cohort matrices to track revenue retention by acquisition year, and assesses revenue concentration, contract structure, and recurring revenue mix to identify quality risks.
  • Benchmarking & Scoring: Compares metrics against industry best practices (e.g., SaaS Rule of 40, NDR thresholds) and produces a standardized revenue quality scorecard to highlight red flags for further due diligence.
  • Use Case: A private equity analyst evaluating a SaaS portfolio company can use this Skill to quickly quantify customer economics, identify high customer concentration risks, and prioritize areas for deeper diligence.

Quick Start

Use the unit-economics skill to analyze the unit economics and revenue quality of the SaaS target company using their provided ARR, customer acquisition, churn, and margin data.

Frequently Asked Questions about unit-economics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate unit economics and LTV/CAC ratios for a SaaS target during PE due diligence?

To calculate unit economics for PE due diligence, compute ARR bridges, LTV/CAC ratios, CAC payback periods, and gross/net retention rates. This analysis applies to SaaS, recurring revenue, and subscription businesses to evaluate customer profitability and revenue quality.

What is the best way to analyze ARR cohort retention and revenue concentration for a private equity target?

Analyzing ARR cohort retention involves generating vintage cohort matrices to track revenue retention by acquisition year. You assess revenue concentration, contract structure, and recurring revenue mix to identify quality risks and highlight red flags for further due diligence.

Can I benchmark private equity SaaS targets against industry metrics like the Rule of 40?

You can benchmark SaaS targets against industry best practices like the Rule of 40 and NDR thresholds. This comparison produces a standardized revenue quality scorecard to highlight red flags and support investment decision-making.

Does unit economics analysis support transaction-based and hybrid revenue models, or only SaaS subscriptions?

Unit economics analysis supports SaaS/subscription, recurring services, transaction/usage-based, and hybrid revenue models. It computes core metrics including ARR bridges, LTV/CAC ratios, retention rates, and margin waterfalls across these business types.

How do I assess revenue quality and growth durability for a software company before an acquisition?

To assess revenue quality and growth durability, analyze margin waterfalls, net retention rates, and customer concentration. This evaluates the financial health and customer profitability of private equity investment targets, focusing on recurring revenue business models.