Toys E-commerce Benchmarks
Typical benchmark ranges for online toy stores. Figures are editorial estimates compiled from public research and practitioner experience — not formal citations or aggregated merchant data.
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Toys profit benchmarks — at a glance
Online toy stores average a 40% gross margin and a 9% net margin, with a typical refund rate of 4% and customer acquisition cost of $23.
These are typical ranges compiled from public e-commerce research, company filings, and practitioner experience — not formal citations. See how these figures are calculated →
Why these numbers look like this
Toy sales are heavily concentrated in Q4, with November and December often accounting for 40-50% of annual revenue. Licensing fees for branded characters from Disney, Marvel, or Pokémon can eat 8-15% of revenue, compressing net margins despite healthy gross margins. Safety compliance (ASTM, CPSIA) adds testing costs that smaller sellers often underestimate.
At a Glance
40%
Avg gross margin
9%
Avg net margin
3.8x
Avg ROAS
$23
Avg CAC
$48
Avg order value
$200
Avg CLV
Profit Margin
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View details →Compare your store to these benchmarks
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