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Anonym A
am 14. Juni 2025
Europa
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Market penetration

Why is 90% market penetration used in the revenue calculation? Doesn't that mean 90% of customers already own a camera and are unlikely to buy a new one? Shouldn't the focus be on the remaining 10% who haven’t purchased yet?

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Hagen
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bearbeitet am 16. Juni 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, you are right that the expression is ambiguous. Market penetration shows who is already a customer, even if they may be customers again in the future.
  • Moreover, I would advise you to clarify any unclear assumptions during the case interview, although this is unfortunately impossible with such case studies.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, for your upcoming pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Mariana
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am 15. Juni 2025
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Hi there,

It does seem a little ambiguous considering that this is not a recurrent purchase and we’re talking about the percentage of the addressable market that will buy during that year in order to calculate revenues. 
Good question. Always make sure to bring up your POV when your logic is different from the interviewers one, sometimes cases can be interpreted in more than one way.

Best,

Mari

Alberto
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am 14. Juni 2025
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Hi there,

Market penetration refers to customers buying a camera that year. Penetration growing slower year or year means revenues grow slower as well.

Best,

Alberto

am 16. Juni 2025
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