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Why Your Breakeven ROAS Is Higher Than Your US Competitors’, and What to Do About It

Bar chart comparing breakeven ROAS for a US competitor versus a non-US D2C brand

Your breakeven ROAS is one divided by your contribution margin. Here is why non-US D2C brands need a higher ROAS to break even, and four levers to fix it.

Published August 6, 2026
Categorized as Ecommerce Profitability Tagged breakeven ROAS, contribution margin, D2C unit economics, ecommerce profitability, prepaid orders, RTO

ROAS vs MER vs Blended ROAS: Which One Actually Predicts Your Bank Balance

Bar chart comparing breakeven ROAS for a US competitor versus a non-US D2C brand

Platform ROAS, blended ROAS and MER measure three different things — and only one tracks your bank account. A full worked example for US DTC and apparel brands.

Published August 6, 2026
Categorized as Ecommerce Profitability Tagged contribution margin, DTC unit economics, ecommerce profitability, MER, ROAS

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