About this calculator

Set the net margin you want and this tool reverse-calculates the listing price you need given product cost, marketplace fees, planned ad spend and returns. It also returns a break-even floor and shows the gap vs your current price.

How to use

  1. Load a scenario preset for default fee structure.
  2. Enter target net margin and current sale price for comparison.
  3. If the suggested price is much higher than the market price, look at COGS and ads first, not pricing.
  4. Use the break-even floor as the absolute minimum during clearance.

Field reference

Current Sale Price
Today's listed price for comparison.
Target Net Margin %
Net margin you want to lock after all variable costs.
Product Cost
Landed product cost per unit.
Referral Fee %
Category referral / commission.
Ad Cost % (planned)
Planned ad spend share of price (TACOS or ad-only).
Fulfillment Fee
Pick & pack cost per unit.
Inbound Shipping
Inbound logistics per unit.
Storage Fee / Unit
Monthly storage prorated per unit.
Return Rate %
Loss share from returns and refunds.
Other Variable Cost
Coupons, samples, FX, breakage allowance.

FAQ

Why is my suggested price absurdly high?

Variable percentage fees (referral + ads + returns) sum too close to 1 in your inputs. Cut one of them or reduce target margin.

What's the relationship to break-even price?

Break-even price covers all costs at zero profit. Suggested price covers costs plus your target margin.

Should I include FX volatility?

If you settle in a different currency, add a 1–3% buffer to Other Variable Cost.

How do I price a bundle?

Sum component costs and choose a blended target margin. Bundles tolerate higher referral % thanks to higher AOV.

Is this the same as keystone pricing?

Keystone is a heuristic (price = 2x cost). This tool gives the exact price needed for a chosen margin under realistic marketplace fees.

Should target margin equal gross or net margin?

We solve for net — input is the margin AFTER ads and returns, which is what your P&L cares about.

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