Free ROI Calculator
Use ToolVault's free ROI Calculator to calculate
return on investment, ROI percentage, net gain and return multiple.
Enter your initial investment, additional costs and total return to
estimate the financial result of an investment.
This return on investment calculator provides a
quick online way to calculate ROI from the total amount invested
and the return generated.
How to Calculate ROI
To calculate return on investment, first determine the total
investment cost by adding the initial investment and any additional
costs. Then subtract the total investment cost from the total return
to determine the net gain.
ROI = (Net Gain ÷ Total Investment Cost) × 100
For example, if an investment costs $1,100 in total and produces a
return of $1,500, the net gain is $400. The ROI is approximately
36.36%.
What Is Return on Investment?
Return on Investment, commonly known as ROI, is a percentage used to
express the gain or loss generated by an investment compared with
the amount invested.
ROI can be used when reviewing investments, marketing campaigns,
business projects, equipment purchases and other activities where
costs and financial returns can be compared.
When evaluating the profitability of a product or business activity,
you can also use the
Profit Calculator
to review estimated profit and the
Expense Calculator
to review related costs.
ROI Percentage Calculator
An ROI percentage calculator converts the net gain
from an investment into a percentage of the total investment cost.
This makes it easier to compare returns from investments with
different costs.
Investment Return Calculator
The ToolVault investment return calculator
calculates total investment cost, net gain, ROI percentage and
return multiple from the values you enter.
If you are evaluating the pricing or profitability of a product or
service, you can also use the
Pricing Calculator
to estimate a suitable selling price.
What Does the ROI Calculator Show?
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Total Investment Cost:
Initial investment plus additional costs.
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Net Gain:
Total return minus total investment cost.
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ROI Percentage:
Net gain expressed as a percentage of total investment cost.
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Return Multiple:
Total return divided by total investment cost.
Who Can Use This ROI Calculator?
This online ROI calculator can be useful for entrepreneurs, business
owners, marketers, freelancers, investors and professionals evaluating
investment performance, business projects or marketing activities.
ROI and Business Profit Analysis
ROI and business profit are related but measure different aspects
of financial performance. ROI compares net gain with the total
investment cost, while profit analysis focuses on revenue, costs
and resulting profit.
For a broader business profitability review, use the
Business Profit Calculator
.
Business Finance Calculations
Different business calculations answer different financial
questions. Use the ToolVault tools below according to the type
of calculation you need.
ToolVault Business & Finance Tools
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ROI Calculator:
Measure return on investment and return multiple.
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Pricing Calculator:
Estimate selling prices using costs, fees and target profit margin.
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Profit Calculator:
Calculate estimated revenue, costs and profit.
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Expense Calculator:
Review business and operating expenses.
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Business Profit Calculator:
Review broader business profitability.
Start with the calculation that matches your objective, then use
the related ToolVault calculators to review the other financial
factors.
Frequently Asked Questions About ROI
What is an ROI calculator?
An ROI calculator calculates return on investment by comparing the
net gain from an investment with the total investment cost.
How do you calculate ROI?
ROI is commonly calculated by subtracting the total investment cost
from the return to determine net gain, dividing the net gain by
total investment cost and multiplying the result by 100.
What does ROI percentage mean?
ROI percentage expresses the net gain from an investment as a
percentage of the total investment cost.
What is return multiple?
Return multiple compares the total return with the total investment
cost. For example, a 2x return multiple means the return is twice
the total investment cost.
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