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ACOS vs ROAS: same number, inverted

Direct answer: ROAS is 100 ÷ ACOS (when ACOS is a percent). A 25% ACOS is a 4x ROAS. They are the same campaign fact, inverted. Neither one is profit. Break-even ACOS is the ceiling; TACOS tells you if ads are replacing organic. Use the ROAS calculator if you think in multiples instead of percents.

Stop mixing the three

You hear It actually is Use it to
“We need 4x ROAS” 25% ACOS Set a campaign target — only after you know break-even.
“ACOS is fine” Maybe. TACOS might be climbing. Check organic share the same week.
“ROAS dropped in Q4” Fees and CPCs moved the ceiling Recalculate break-even, then the ROAS target.

FAQ

Is 4x ROAS good?

Only if 25% ACOS is under that SKU’s break-even ACOS after fees. Category folklore is not a target.

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