ROI Calculator
Enter what you put in, what you got back and how long it took. You get the return on investment, the yearly (annualised) return and the payback period.
Return on investment
50.0%
Net profit ₹2,50,000
- Annualised return
- 14.5%
- Payback period
- 6.0 years
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If the return were different
| Return | Amount | Net | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | ₹3,75,000 | ₹-1,25,000 | -25.0% |
| 75% | ₹5,62,500 | ₹62,500 | 12.5% |
| 100% | ₹7,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | 50.0% |
| 125% | ₹9,37,500 | ₹4,37,500 | 87.5% |
| 150% | ₹11,25,000 | ₹6,25,000 | 125.0% |
| 200% | ₹15,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 | 200.0% |
- Annualised return is the yearly rate that would turn the investment into the return over the period (compound).
Reading ROI and annualised return
ROI is the net profit as a share of the money you invested. A ₹5,00,000 investment that returns ₹7,50,000 has an ROI of 50%.
ROI ignores time. The annualised return turns the result into a yearly compound rate so you can compare projects that took different lengths of time.
Payback period here assumes the profit arrives evenly over the period. It is the time to earn back the amount you invested.
The formula
ROI = (return − investment) ÷ investment × 100. Annualised return = ((return ÷ investment)^(1 ÷ years) − 1) × 100.
Common questions
How do I calculate ROI?
Subtract the investment from the return, divide by the investment and multiply by 100. A negative result is a loss.
What is annualised ROI?
The yearly compound rate that would turn the investment into the return over the period. It lets you compare projects of different lengths.
Does ROI include costs like fees and tax?
Only if you include them in the figures you enter. Add fees to the investment and use the return after costs for a realistic number.
Is a high ROI always better?
Not necessarily. Compare risk, time and the money tied up, not only the percentage.
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