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Contract Value Modeling

Translate plan pricing and terms into clean contract value ranges.

Quick checklist

  • Separate list price from discount scenarios.
  • Model base, upside, and downside terms.
  • Align contract value with procurement limits.
  • Keep term length consistent in reporting.
  • Reconcile with finance definitions.

Step-by-step

  1. Convert plan prices to MRR and ARR.
  2. Multiply by contract length for TCV.
  3. Add minimum commitments if required.
  4. Test a discount range for sales flexibility.
  5. Publish a contract value range by tier.

What to watch

  • Long terms inflate TCV without improving margin.
  • Discounts can erase ARR gains quickly.
  • Add-ons should be modeled separately.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing one-time fees into contract value.
  • Comparing contracts with different terms.
  • Ignoring renewal rate impact.

Tools to use