Metrics · Channel · Finance · Monthly · ratio · Updated 2026-07-21

What is Pipeline Coverage Ratio?

Short answer: The ratio of total open pipeline value to the remaining revenue target for the period.

Definition

The ratio of total open pipeline value to the remaining revenue target for the period.

Formula

Total open pipeline value / Remaining revenue target

How to measure

Sum the value of all open opportunities expected to close in the period and divide by the revenue quota still needed.

Why track it

A coverage ratio below roughly 3x is a common early warning that a sales team will miss its target for the period.

Example

A team with a $1 million remaining quota and $2.5 million in open pipeline has a 2.5x coverage ratio, below the typical 3x benchmark.

FAQ

What is Pipeline Coverage Ratio?
The ratio of total open pipeline value to the remaining revenue target for the period.
How do you calculate Pipeline Coverage Ratio?
Total open pipeline value / Remaining revenue target
Why track Pipeline Coverage Ratio?
A coverage ratio below roughly 3x is a common early warning that a sales team will miss its target for the period.
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