ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment and evaluate investment performance

Investment Details

Enter your investment information

The amount you initially invested

Current or final value of your investment

Fees, taxes, maintenance costs, etc.

How long you've held the investment

Quick Examples

Return on Investment (ROI)

Your investment performance

Total ROI

+42.86%

Excellent

Net Profit/Loss

$4,500.00

Return Multiple

1.43x

Annualized ROI

Average yearly return

Per Year

+42.86%

Over 1.00 years

Investment Breakdown

Initial Investment$10,000.00
Additional Costs$500.00
Total Investment$10,500.00
Final Value$15,000.00
Net Profit/Loss$4,500.00

Performance Metrics

Investment Period12 months
Time in Years1.00 years
Absolute Return+42.86%
Average Annual Return+42.86%

Future Projections

If trend continues (2x time)$19,500.00
If trend continues (3x time)$24,000.00

* Projections assume same rate of return

About ROI Calculator

What is Return on Investment (ROI)?

ROI is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment. It measures the amount of return on an investment relative to the investment's cost. A positive ROI means the investment gains compare favorably to its cost.

ROI Formula

ROI = (Net Profit / Total Investment) Γ— 100
Net Profit = Final Value - Total Investment
Total Investment = Initial Investment + Additional Costs

Annualized ROI

Annualized ROI normalizes the return to a yearly basis, making it easier to compare investments held for different time periods. It shows the average yearly return if the investment performed consistently over the period.

Interpreting ROI

  • Positive ROI: Investment gained value (profit)
  • Negative ROI: Investment lost value (loss)
  • 0% ROI: Break-even (no gain or loss)
  • 20%+ ROI: Generally considered excellent
  • 10-20% ROI: Good performance

Use Cases

  • Evaluate stock market investments
  • Assess real estate returns
  • Compare different investment opportunities
  • Measure business project profitability
  • Track cryptocurrency performance
  • Analyze marketing campaign effectiveness

Important Notes

  • ROI doesn't account for risk or time value of money
  • Include all costs (fees, taxes, maintenance) for accurate results
  • Past performance doesn't guarantee future results
  • Compare ROI with similar investment types
  • Consider inflation when evaluating long-term investments