Metrics

What numbers consultants lead with.

Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.

51 examples

3.54x
DALYs
McKinsey · 2025 · quantify_impact
The health impact at stake is 3.5x greater when improving metabolic health for all compared to focusing on reducing obesity alone
“Globally, a ~$2.8 trillion GDP uplift is possible by addressing high BMI by 2050, while addressing metabolic risk factors can lead to a ~$5.7 trillion GDP uplif…”
2x
Top-quartile companies' likelihood to access next-gen tech via ecosystems
Accenture · 2025 · recommend
Thrive with Ecosystems: Plug-and-play next-generation technologies and countless innovations via major partners, at speed
“top quartile companies in our Digital Core Index are two times more likely to access next-generation technologies early via large ecosystems”
2X
engineering capacity
BCG · 2025 · frame_problem
Executive summary | AI-enabled engineering excellence – from hype to 2X capacity
“By boosting the weakest areas, organizations can approach 2x engineering capacity.”
>2X
Value from GenAI
BCG · 2025 · compare_options
How to get it right | Full AI value requires holistic engineering transformation
“Off-the-shelf tools provide easy access to AI capabilities but long-term transformation potential limited to 30% as outdated practices can largely eliminate imp…”
2.3x
Likelihood of reaping significant benefits
BCG · 2025 · quantify_impact
A group of leaders have already captured significant value from mitigation and adaptation, primarily enabled by digital
“Digital maturity is the strongest differentiator”
100x
Inference price
Capgemini · 2025 · analyze_data
Model capabilities are rising exponentially, while inference costs have dropped over 100x in the past couple of years
“Model capabilities are rising exponentially, while inference costs have dropped over 100x in the past couple of years.”
2x
desire for green products, emerging vs developed markets
Accenture · 2024 · establish_context
Sustainability will be won or lost in emerging markets
“our survey shows that desire for green products is nearly two times higher in these economies compared to Europe and North America”
8X
Midea green bond oversubscription
Accenture · 2024 · illustrate_case
Keep it cool. And hot.
“Midea's first green bond was 8X oversubscribed and set a record low issuance margin.”
1.8x
Reinventors' digital core capability advantage
Accenture · 2024 · recommend
Modern IT systems: A source of competitive advantage
“Reinventors have 1.8 times best-in-class digital core capability than the other organizations surveyed and are nine times more likely to invest in remediating t…”
2.1x
recommendation/criticism frequency
BCG · 2024 · analyze_data
Gen-Zers are more opinionated than prior generations
“Gen-Zers are twice as likely as older consumers to recommend a brand when asked, and three times more likely than older consumers to criticize a brand when aske…”
1.7x
EV/MW Multiple
AlvarezMarsal · 2024 · analyze_data
Wind parks in Europe achieve higher prices per Megawatt (MW) than solar parks due to their higher efficiency
“The EV/MW multiple is commonly used in the energy industry, especially in the valuation of power plants, wind farms, or solar parks. It compares the EV to the c…”
5x
Glassdoor mentions of disability inclusion vs industry peers
Accenture · 2023 · cite_precedent
Disability inclusion efforts reflected in employee reviews
“Between 2010 and 2021, the reviews of companies that participate in Disability:IN's annual survey (the Disability Equality Index or "DEI") mentioned disability …”
10x
Capital intensity
OliverWyman · 2023 · analyze_data
TRANCHED PORTFOLIO GUARANTEES: A MEZZANINE GUARANTEE CAN REDUCE CAPITAL INTENSITY AND RISK WEIGHTING FOR LENDERS
“Covering only the mezzanine would allow the State to provide a guarantee of €100 million on a total disbursed amount of €1 billion, generating an internal multi…”
10.7x
P/FFO multiple (residential real estate)
AlvarezMarsal · 2023 · analyze_data
P/FFO multiples have deteriorated and are forecasted to remain low in the future
“P/FFO multiples fell well below the 10x mark. In the coming years, only a slight recovery of the multiple is expected.”
2.5x
likelihood to purchase embedded banking products in partnership with a bank
Accenture · 2023 · recommend
Embed banking in new channels
“Regardless of age, consumers are approximately 2.5 times more likely to purchase banking products embedded in non-bank channels if the product is managed in par…”
3x
Supply Shortages multiple
Accenture · 2023 · analyze_data
Semiconductor supply and price pressures continue to ease but remain somewhat elevated—3 times higher than their long-term averages
“Price pressures remain around 7x higher than their long-term average since January 2005”
7.5x
Inbound Leisure Tourism Visits
BCG · 2023 · size_opportunity
Two main drivers fueling KSA Luxury market growth...
“Several high-end tourism destinations expected to open in the next five years (e.g., Diriyah Gate, Red Sea), with the objective to bring “heavy-spending” touris…”
~5X
consumer engagement
BCG · 2023 · recommend
What's next for Luxury Brands: gamified, immersive and community-based experiences can boost consumer engagement ~5X vs traditional approach
“Moreover, brands should be ready for a future where these 3 pillars are integrated together”
8x
Highly successful delivery of business case (Reinventors vs Optimizers)
Accenture · 2023 · quantify_impact
Embracing Total Enterprise Reinvention releases value at a compressed rate
“Companies that pursue Total Enterprise Reinvention are nearly 2x more likely to have been—or expect to be—highly successful in delivering on their business case…”
4.5x
Importance of dynamic approach vs other TER features
Accenture · 2023 · establish_context
A "dynamic" approach makes the most difference.
“Adopting a philosophy of continuous reinvention, in which companies keep redefining what is possible, is 4.5x more important than any of the other features of T…”
3x
Average amount raised in 2022
BCG · 2023 · analyze_data
Even in industries where most women found startups, women raise ~3x less than men
“Even in industries where most women found startups, women raise ~3x less than men.”
4x
Open positions
McKinsey · 2023 · establish_context
Skilled labor shortage sentiment is corroborated by reported open positions quadrupling between 2004 and 2022
“4x increase”
3.2x
Likelihood of negative outcomes
BCG · 2022 · diagnose
Managers are critical and influence burnout, retention, and hiring
“French deskless workers that are dissatisfied with their managers are ... 1.4x more likely to feel burned out at work, 2.2x more likely to leave their roles, 3.…”
2.30x
Relevance
Deloitte · 2022 · analyze_data
Esports viewers place values differently on product and service categories compared to the overall sample, with a comparatively large share ascribing relevance to computer and video gaming products, and emerging digital services
“Esports viewers place values differently on product and service categories compared to the overall sample, with a comparatively large share ascribing relevance …”
3x
Churn intention
BCG · 2022 · analyze_data
Churn is about three times higher for smaller SVOD services than for the top five—and it’s rising
“Churn is increasing for most services outside the top five”
14.2x
Increase in probability of moving up one maturity level in an integrated manner
Accenture · 2021 · quantify_impact
Applying all four levers can result in a significant profitability boost
“Applying all four levers can result in a significant profitability boost”
3.3x
Equity shock percentage
OliverWyman · 2021 · analyze_data
THE IMPACTS ON EQUITY AND FIXED INCOME ALSO DEPEND ON GENERAL MARKET EXPOSURE TOWARDS CLIMATE POLICY SCENARIOS
“For StrPol-450, substantial impacts (15% and more) on European and Pacific markets: High percentage of industrial-heavy companies, which are more exposed to pol…”
6x
Risk indicators
Bain · 2021 · frame_problem
Yet growing profits have coincided with a ratcheting up of risk
16x
Indexed search queries
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
e-Wallet payments continue to gain popularity, with Malaysia and the Philippines seeing the biggest surge
2.1x
Full-size pickup trucks assembled
BCG · 2020 · benchmark_peers
Ford assembled twice as many full-size pickups in the US as any competitor in 2019
“Ford assembled twice as many full-size pickups in the US as any competitor in 2019.”
6x
Search query volume
Bain · 2020 · analyze_data
In parallel, suppliers are trying to come online to meet the rising demand
“In parallel, suppliers are trying to come online to meet the rising demand”
1.3x
App downloads
Bain · 2020 · analyze_data
Increase in Digital Remittance users
“Convenience and lower prices will likely result in sustained behavioral change, with up to 40% of total remittance value transacted online by 2025.”
4X
Monthly Active Users (Indexed)
Bain · 2020 · analyze_data
HealthTech usage has grown by 4X and has retained its users post-lockdown
~3X
Total Return to shareholders (RTA)
McKinsey · 2019 · quantify_impact
Organizational health boosts Performance
“~3X”
8x
success probability multiplier
McKinsey · 2019 · quantify_impact
Greater probability of a very or extremely successful transformation when quadrants are used
“Transformations that use the four quadrants are 8 times more likely to succeed than those that only act in a quadrant”
>3X
likelihood of success
Bain · 2019 · quantify_impact
Planning engagement early yields the best results
“In a study of hundreds of companies executing major changes, Those that planned engagement from program start were... more likely to...”
3.5x
Cross-border flow volume
McKinsey · 2018 · analyze_data
However, at the same time, the world has entered the new era of digital globalization
“Cross-border data flows expected to grow 3.5x by 2021”
45x
Used cross-border bandwidth
McKinsey · 2018 · establish_context
Cross-border data flows are surging and connecting more countries
“45x larger”
20X
Annual visitors
McKinsey · 2018 · benchmark_peers
Despite high tourist satisfaction, Lebanon greatly lacks behind in terms of attracting tourists to Landmark sites
“Benchmark archeological sites currently attract up to ~20X more tourists on average than selected tourist sites in Lebanon”
2-3x
Online users (Mn)
BCG · 2018 · analyze_data
Online spender base grows 2-3x across sectors
4x
Internet consumption minutes
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
Mobile is the new desktop...
“By 2018, time spent by consumers on mobile 4x higher than on desktops”
1.6x
more financial value in first six months
Accenture · 2023 · present_framework
“Corporate Reinventors report delivering 1.6x more financial value in the first six months of their program”
3x
Power consumption
McKinsey · 2022 · frame_problem
“Power consumption is expected to triple by 2050 as electrification and living standards grow.”
3x faster
OSSC rollout speed vs. point-to-point
Accenture · 2022 · illustrate_case
“The success of the OSSC was due to API-led connectivity. Because the retail industry is so dynamic, time was of the essence for GANT to implement these omnichan…”
4.2x
Peak multiplier impact by lever
Accenture · 2021 · present_framework
“The peak multiplier impact of applying each of the four levers to achieve future-ready operations maturity”
1.4X
likelihood to advance maturity via technology capabilities
Accenture · 2021 · recommend
“Organizations that improve their technology capabilities are 1.4X more likely to make the leap from the stable to efficient maturity levels”
4.2X
likelihood to reach future-ready for data-capability improvers
Accenture · 2021 · recommend
“Organizations that improve their data capabilities see the biggest impact—4.2X more likely to make the leap from predictive to future-ready and 2.5X from stable…”
1.9X
likelihood to reach future-ready maturity
Accenture · 2021 · recommend
“Organizations that improve their talent capabilities are 1.9X more likely to make the jump from predictive to future-ready maturity.”
10x
virtual interaction quality multiplier
Accenture · 2021 · illustrate_case
“Cisco has identified the link between digital inclusion and economic and social opportunity as an area in which the company could make a tangible difference in …”
2x
work processes transformed vs. Others
Accenture · 2021 · illustrate_case
“DT was flexible, resilient and innovative during the pandemic—for both their employees and customers—as opposed to merely focusing on survival.”
2x
consumer purchase influence
BCG · 2019 · frame_problem
“Their relevance in shaping consumer purchase decisions continues to increase, affecting ~2x as many True-Luxury consumers in China than in Europe and US”