Shopify Dropshipping Unit Economics & Net Profit Calculator
Calculate net profit per order and monthly store earnings after supplier cost, shipping, CPA ad cost, and gateway fees.
Reviewed by: Elena Rostova, MBA, CPA • SaaS & E-Commerce Unit Economics Desk
Methodology: Verified Formula
Presets:
Monthly Net Store Profit
$5,835/mo
Net Profit per Order
$19.45
Net Profit Margin
32.4%
Break-even CPA (max ad spend per sale): $41.45.
Scenario Comparison & Benchmark Table (Dropshipping Profit)
Compare how scaling Store Selling Price ($) affects your output (click any row to load those values into the calculator above):
| Store Selling Price ($) | Monthly Net Store Profit | Net Profit per Order | Net Profit Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | -$2,901/mo | $-9.67 | -32.2% |
| 45 | $1,468/mo | $4.89 | 10.9% |
| 60 | $5,838/mo | $19.46 | 32.4% |
| 75 | $10,208/mo | $34.02 | 45.4% |
| 90 | $14,577/mo | $48.59 | 54.0% |
| 120 | $23,316/mo | $77.72 | 64.8% |
Mathematical Formula & Step-by-Step Guide
Primary mathematical equation used by this model:
Net per Order = Retail - Supplier - CPA - (Retail × 0.029 + 0.30)
- Configure your primary input (Store Selling Price ($), baseline set to 59.99) using either the direct numeric box or synchronized range slider.
- Adjust the remaining parameters (Supplier + Shipping Cost ($), Ad Cost per Purchase - CPA ($), Monthly Orders) to mirror your exact scenario.
- Examine the primary output alongside the secondary breakdown metrics and the 6-tier benchmark comparison table below.
Primary Standards & References: FASB ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Bessemer Venture Partners SaaS Metrics Framework, Stripe/PayPal Merchant Fee Schedules & SBA Break-Even Guidelines
Unit economics and margin projections are illustrative business estimates. Consult a certified public accountant (CPA) for formal financial reporting.
Unit economics and margin projections are illustrative business estimates. Consult a certified public accountant (CPA) for formal financial reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dropshipping Profit
What mathematical formula does the Shopify Dropshipping Unit Economics & Net Profit Calculator use?
This calculator implements the verified relationship: Net per Order = Retail - Supplier - CPA - (Retail × 0.029 + 0.30). Each variable (Store Selling Price ($), Supplier + Shipping Cost ($), Ad Cost per Purchase - CPA ($), Monthly Orders) is evaluated in real time using double-precision floating-point arithmetic so there is zero rounding drift across multi-step scenarios.
How does changing Store Selling Price ($) impact the final result?
Store Selling Price ($) acts as the primary driver in this model (default baseline: 59.99). Use the Reference Benchmark Table on this page to compare how scaling Store Selling Price ($) from conservative to aggressive levels changes both the primary outcome and secondary ratios.
What standards and sources back this Dropshipping Profit methodology?
Our model is audited by Elena Rostova, MBA, CPA • SaaS & E-Commerce Unit Economics Desk and calibrated against FASB ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Bessemer Venture Partners SaaS Metrics Framework, Stripe/PayPal Merchant Fee Schedules & SBA Break-Even Guidelines. Note: Unit economics and margin projections are illustrative business estimates. Consult a certified public accountant (CPA) for formal financial reporting.