Fig. 01 · Glossary
Pipeline Coverage
Also known as Sales Pipeline Coverage, Coverage Ratio
Definition
Pipeline coverage compares qualified open pipeline to quota or bookings target for a period. A 3x coverage ratio means the team has three dollars of pipeline for every dollar of target. The right ratio depends on win rate, sales cycle, deal size, stage quality, and forecast discipline.
Coverage without qualification is noise. A company with 4x pipeline and a 20% win rate is not healthier than a company with 2.5x pipeline and a 68% win rate if the second company stages deals honestly.
The operating question is whether coverage is real enough to support decisions on hiring, cash, delivery capacity, and board guidance.
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