01 / DEFINITION & SIGNIFICANCE
Why ROAS matters for D2C Brands
Direct gross revenue attributed to an advertising platform divided by the net ad spend incurred on that specific channel.
ROAS measures campaign delivery efficiency. However, top D2C teams never evaluate in-platform ROAS in a vacuum; it must be audited alongside gross margins, blended acquisition costs, and repeat cohort LTV.
02 / THE CALCULATION BLUEPRINT
How to track and calculate ROAS
ROAS = Attributed Campaign Revenue (₹) ÷ Net Advertising Spend (₹)
₹16,60,000 revenue ÷ ₹2,00,000 ad spend = 8.3x ROAS Tracking this metric systematically inside your analytics stack eliminates guesswork and aligns marketing spend with true business outcomes.
03 / INDUSTRY BENCHMARK MATRIX
Typical ROAS benchmarks by segment
| Segment / Business Model |
Typical Range |
DesignScript Target |
| Beauty & Personal Care (First Order) | 2.8x – 4.5x | > 3.5x |
| Fashion, Jewellery & Luxury | 3.5x – 6.0x | > 4.5x |
| Specialist Food & Beverage | 2.2x – 3.8x | > 3.0x |