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ROI Calculator

Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) and net financial gain or loss. Transparently account for additional ongoing expenses and returns across business or asset ventures.

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Capital Valuations

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Initial Investment Capital (₹)

₹

₹1,000₹1,00,000₹10 Lakhs

Final Asset Value / Exit Proceeds (₹)

₹

₹0₹1,20,000₹15 Lakhs

Account for Additional Costs & Dividend / Rental Income

Return on Investment

+20%

Net Gain

Total Capital Outlay:

₹1,00,000

Net Rupee Gain / Loss:

+₹20,000

Important Duration Notice:ROI does not account for the length of the investment period. Compare with CAGR for multi-year tenure →

Calculation Breakdown:

Total Outlay = Initial (₹1,00,000) + Additional Costs (₹0) = ₹1,00,000
Total Inflows = Final Value (₹1,20,000) + Additional Income (₹0) = ₹1,20,000
Net Gain / Loss = Inflows (₹1,20,000) - Outlay (₹1,00,000) = ₹20,000
ROI % = (₹20,000 ÷ ₹1,00,000) × 100 = 20%

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Understanding Return on Investment (ROI)

Learn how to measure return on capital, factor in additional ongoing outlays, and understand the critical distinction between ROI and annualized CAGR.

1. What is Return on Investment (ROI)?

Return on Investment (ROI) is a universal profitability ratio used to evaluate the efficiency and financial gain of an investment relative to its cost basis. It measures how many rupees of net profit are generated for every rupee of capital committed.

2. Mathematical Formulas

Total Outlay = Initial Capital + Additional Costs

Total Returns = Final Value + Additional Cashflows

Net Gain / Loss = Total Returns - Total Outlay

ROI % = (Net Gain ÷ Total Outlay) × 100

ROI Does NOT Account for Investment Duration

Standard ROI is time-blind: a 50% ROI sounds high, but if that return took 10 years to materialize, your true annualized return (CAGR) is only 4.14% p.a., lagging even basic fixed deposits.

To evaluate compounding returns across multi-year asset holding periods, use our CAGR Calculator. For irregular cash infusions, use our XIRR Calculator.

Common ROI Mistakes

Overlooking Ancillary Expenses: Failing to include maintenance, renovations, commissions, software licenses, or setup costs artificially inflates reported ROI.
Zero Capital Base: If total investment outlay is zero, percentage ROI is undefined.

Frequently Asked Questions on ROI

Everything you need to know about calculating Return on Investment and comparing capital returns.

What is the standard formula for ROI?

ROI % = (Net Profit ÷ Total Cost of Investment) × 100. Net Profit is calculated as total returns (final asset value plus extra earnings) minus total capital invested.

Does ROI take into account how long the money was invested?

No. Standard ROI does not account for the length of the investment period. An investment that doubles (+100% ROI) in 1 year is extraordinary, whereas doubling in 20 years represents a modest ~3.5% annualized return. Use our CAGR calculator to analyze multi-year compounding.

How do additional costs and maintenance expenses impact ROI?

Additional costs increase your total investment denominator and reduce net gain. For example, investing ₹1,00,000 with ₹20,000 in repair costs gives a total basis of ₹1,20,000. Selling for ₹1,50,000 yields ₹30,000 net gain, which is a 25% ROI (30,000 ÷ 120,000).

Can ROI be negative?

Yes. If your final value and returns are lower than the money you put in, your net gain is negative, which means your ROI is a negative percentage loss.

What is considered a good ROI in India?

A good ROI depends heavily on asset risk and tenure: risk-free government securities and PPF yield around 7% p.a., commercial business ventures typically aim for 15%–25%, and public equity mutual funds have historically delivered 12%–14% long-term annualized returns.

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