Marketplace Return Rate Profit Calculator

Estimate expected marketplace profit per order after return rate, refund shipping, restocking and salvage assumptions.

Need help with the calculation?

Estimate how returns change order profit after refunds, return shipping, restocking cost and salvage value.

Enter return behavior

Orders Sale price ($) Product cost / COGS ($) Return rate (%)

Advanced assumptions

Marketplace fee (%) Outbound shipping ($) Return shipping cost ($) Inspection/restock cost ($) Salvage value of COGS (%) Ad cost per order ($)

Expected profit per order

$0.00

Profit impact of returned orders

For beginners: how to read this result

Expected profit averages riskThe main result spreads return losses over all orders, not just returned orders.

Salvage softens the lossIf returned inventory can be resold, the loss per return is lower.

Ads are spent either wayA returned order can still carry ad cost even when revenue is refunded.

This calculator estimates financial impact only. It does not advise on return policies, warranties or consumer law.

Return rate is easy to underestimate. This calculator separates kept orders from returned orders, then averages the result across the full order count.

Use it for

Apparel, fragile items, seasonal products and any listing where refund cost can decide whether ads and promotions are safe.

What to adjust

Change the salvage value if returned inventory can be resold. Lower salvage means each return destroys more margin.