Burn Multiple Calculator
Compare net cash burned with net new annual recurring revenue in the same period.
Example result
Use matching periods. Negative burn means net cash generation. This metric is undefined when net new ARR is zero or negative.
How to calculate it
Use matching periods. Negative burn means net cash generation. This metric is undefined when net new ARR is zero or negative.
Worked example
This is an illustrative scenario, not a market benchmark. Select “Reset to example” to reproduce it in the calculator.
- Net cash burned in period
- 150,000 currency units
- Net new ARR in period
- 100,000 currency units
Burn multiple: 1.5×
Burn Multiple FAQ
Can I use new MRR as the denominator?
Annualize net new MRR first if it represents the same recurring revenue change. Do not compare a monthly figure directly with ARR.
What does this calculation leave out?
Use matching periods. Negative burn means net cash generation. This metric is undefined when net new ARR is zero or negative.
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