RPE

Revenue per Employee: total revenue divided by headcount; it shows how much revenue each person generates and indicates operational efficiency.

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Formula

RPE = Total revenue ÷ Number of employees

In practice

It varies widely by industry; compare only against similar business models and your own history. A rising RPE can mean efficiency or underinvestment.

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