Metrics · Finance · Monetization · Quarterly · % · Updated 2026-07-21

What is Average Discount Rate?

Short answer: The average percentage discount off list price given across closed deals.

Definition

The average percentage discount off list price given across closed deals.

Formula

Average (List price - Actual price) / List price x 100

How to measure

For every closed deal, calculate the percentage discount from list price, then average across all deals in the period.

Why track it

A rising average discount rate can signal weakening pricing power or a sales team over-relying on concessions to close deals.

Example

A team notices its average discount rate creeping from 8% to 22% over two quarters and tightens discount approval rules.

FAQ

What is Average Discount Rate?
The average percentage discount off list price given across closed deals.
How do you calculate Average Discount Rate?
Average (List price - Actual price) / List price x 100
Why track Average Discount Rate?
A rising average discount rate can signal weakening pricing power or a sales team over-relying on concessions to close deals.
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