Net ISK per LP guide
How to calculate net ISK per LP in EVE Online
An LP Store price is only the starting point. To compare EVE Online loyalty-point redemptions, estimate the net ISK from selling the whole quantity, then divide by the LP spent.
Count the costs before comparing ISK per LP
Start with the revenue you could receive for the actual quantity. Subtract the LP Store ISK payment, the market value of required items, applicable market fees and hauling costs. Divide the remaining profit by the total LP required.
Net ISK per LP = (sale revenue − ISK payment − required-item value − fees and hauling) / LP spent
This is a basic economic comparison. A headline or raw ISK/LP figure can use fewer assumptions. LP Dragon also evaluates execution depth, liquidation time and risk; its executable, risk-adjusted value can differ from this simple estimate.
A fictional example, not current market quotes
Suppose a redemption uses 5,000 LP, costs 5 million ISK and requires items worth 2 million ISK. Selling the full output would bring 12 million ISK, while fees and hauling together cost 1 million ISK.
(12,000,000 − 5,000,000 − 2,000,000 − 1,000,000) / 5,000 = 800 ISK/LP
The net profit is 4 million ISK. Every number in this example is fictional and illustrates the arithmetic; it is not a current price, a recommendation to redeem an item or a guarantee of revenue.
Owned inputs still have an opportunity cost
Tags, ammunition or other required items already in your hangar are not free: redeeming them uses assets you could sell or use elsewhere. Count their market value when comparing economic profit. Your new wallet cash outflow can be lower when you own the inputs, but that does not increase the economic profit.
Use the whole quantity and available market depth
A displayed buy order may cover only a few units. Larger sales can consume several price levels, so value the full stack rather than multiplying the best visible price by every item. The same applies when buying required inputs. Fees, hauling and the time needed to sell a position can change which offer is useful for your LP balance.
Regional history has limits
Regional history is not station-level sales data. Regional daily volume does not prove sales at your chosen station, and past trades do not guarantee future demand. Order books are snapshots, not reserved buyers. Check the result's data status and evidence, and review the market again before buying inputs or redeeming LP.
Compare a scenario in LP Dragon
- Choose your NPC corporation and enter the LP balance you want to evaluate.
- Select the trade hubs you can use and review fees, hauling assumptions, cash budget and selling horizon.
- Compare executable value and the proposed quantities. A partial redemption can be sensible when depth or budget limits the position.
- Review the execution plan, required inputs and saved evidence. Recalculate when validated data is available and your assumptions change.
There is no permanently best LP Store offer. The useful choice depends on your corporation, costs, actual quantity and market conditions.