ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment instantly. Enter your cost and final value to get ROI percentage, net profit, and annualised return.

How To Calculate ROI

1
Enter Investment Cost

Enter the initial amount you invested or spent on the project or asset.

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Enter Final Value

Enter the current or final value of the investment. Optionally add the holding period in years for annualised ROI.

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View ROI Results

Instantly see ROI percentage, net profit, total return, and annualised ROI.

About the ROI Calculator

The ToolCentrix ROI Calculator helps investors, marketers, business owners, and students calculate the return on any investment quickly and accurately. Whether you are evaluating a stock trade, a marketing campaign, a real estate purchase, or a business project, ROI gives you a clear percentage that shows how efficiently your money worked.

The ROI formula: ROI = ((Final Value − Initial Cost) ÷ Initial Cost) × 100. A positive ROI means you made a profit; a negative ROI means you incurred a loss. For example, investing ₹1,00,000 and receiving ₹1,40,000 gives ROI = 40%.

Annualised ROI: When comparing investments held over different time periods, total ROI alone can be misleading. An annualised ROI converts the total return into a per-year figure, allowing apples-to-apples comparison. Formula: Annualised ROI = ((1 + ROI/100)^(1/years) − 1) × 100. Enter the holding period in years to see this figure.

ROI in marketing: For digital marketing campaigns, ROI = ((Revenue Generated − Ad Spend) ÷ Ad Spend) × 100. A 5:1 ROI (500%) is a common industry benchmark — meaning every ₹1 spent generates ₹5 in revenue. Use this calculator to evaluate campaign performance before and after launch.

Limitations of ROI: ROI does not account for the time value of money, risk, or opportunity cost. For long-term investments, metrics like CAGR and NPV provide a more complete picture. Use ROI as a quick comparison tool and supplement it with other analysis for major decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROI? +
ROI stands for Return on Investment. It is a percentage that shows how much profit or loss was made relative to the initial investment cost.
What is the ROI formula? +
ROI = ((Final Value - Initial Cost) / Initial Cost) × 100. For example, investing ₹1,00,000 and getting back ₹1,30,000 gives ROI = 30%.
What is a good ROI? +
It depends on the investment type. For stocks, 10–15% annual ROI is generally good. For marketing campaigns, a 5:1 ROI (500%) is a common benchmark. For real estate, 8–12% annual ROI is typical.
What is annualised ROI? +
Annualised ROI converts total ROI into a per-year equivalent for comparing investments held over different periods. Formula: ((1 + ROI/100)^(1/years) − 1) × 100.
What is the difference between ROI and CAGR? +
ROI measures total return without accounting for compounding. CAGR measures the smoothed annual growth rate assuming compounding. For multi-year investments, CAGR is more precise.

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