Is Atlas profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, Atlas generates roughly $19.7K in monthly net profit — about $235.8K annualized. That works out to a 18.9% return on the $1.3M asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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Atlas
SaaSFounded AUG 2024
Atlas is a personalized learning platform for students. Atlas's AI studies your class materials to help you nail your homework and ace your tests.
The 30-second read
- Asking $1.3M for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $235.8K in profit per year — full payback in about 5.3 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $28.1K MRR with a 70% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 5.4× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Money back / yr
18.9%
~$235.8K/yr profit
Payback
63.6 mo
Multiple
5.4x revenue
MRR
$28,077
Net MRR
$19,654
Last 30d Revenue
$19,188
All-Time Revenue
$744,553
Active Subs
3,008
Margin
70%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $1.3M · reported profit ~$235.8K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 18.9% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 5.3 years.
Numbers assume the current monthly profit holds steady. Real returns depend on growth, churn, and how well you operate the business after buying.
Your take-home
Tune these to your situation — we'll compute what you'd actually clear each month.
Monthly take-home
$14,740
Break-even
85 mo
3-yr take-home
$530,655
Cash-on-cash / yr
14.2%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $14,740/mo and break even in month 85.
Deal shape
This is a over $1M larger deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (5.3 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and healthy margins (70%).
How the numbers compare
Median across 14 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | Atlas | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 5.4× | 4.9× | Priced higher |
| Margin | 70% | 83% | Priced higher |
| Payback (months) | 63.6 | 87.9 | Cheaper |
What to check before buying Atlas
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Frequently asked about Atlas
What's the payback period on Atlas at $1.3M?
About 5.3 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $19.7K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does Atlas compare to other SaaS business deals over $1M?
Atlas is priced at 5.4× revenue, which is above the median (4.9×) for the over $1M bracket based on 14 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy Atlas?
The full SaaS business — code, domain, customer accounts, and the connected payment processor's subscription list. Startup Index doesn't hold escrow; you complete the transfer directly with the seller through TrustMRR or your own agreement. Verify assets and access before wiring funds.
About these metrics
Financial data is sourced from TrustMRR and verified against connected payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat). ROI and payback are computed by Startup Index's proprietary scoring model to help you compare opportunities at a glance.
Confidence: high
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