---
title: "Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)"
description: "Total predictable revenue from subscriptions"
type: "Metric"
tags: ["finance", "revenue", "subscription", "executive"]
owner: "finance-team"
status: "active"
unit: "USD"
frequency: "monthly"
source: "billing-system"
---
# Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
## Definition
Monthly Recurring Revenue represents the total predictable revenue generated from active subscriptions in a given month.
## Calculation
```
MRR = SUM(monthly_subscription_value) for all active subscriptions
```
## Recognition Rules
- Only includes active, non-cancelled subscriptions
- Excludes one-time fees and setup charges
- Prorated for mid-month changes
## Related Concepts
- [Customer Acquisition Cost](../cac.md) - Cost to acquire revenue
- [Customer Lifetime Value](../ltv.md) - Long-term value
- [Churn Rate](../churn-rate.md) - Revenue at risk
- [Billing System Dataset](../../datasets/billing-transactions.md) - Source data