ROI Calculator
Calculate your return on investment (ROI) as a percentage, and see your net gain or loss based on what you entered.
Total value returned
ROI
25.0%
Net return
$1,250.00
What Your Result Means
An ROI of 25% means the calculated gain is equal to 25% of the original investment cost based on the values you entered. A negative ROI means the investment lost value relative to its cost.
How It Is Calculated
ROI = ((Gain - Cost) / Cost) × 100
Net return is simply your return or gain minus your original investment cost.
Worked Example
You invest $5,000 in a project and it returns $6,250. Net return is $1,250, and ROI is ($1,250 / $5,000) × 100 = 25%.
Important Assumptions
- Does not account for the time value of money - use this for a simple, point-in-time ROI.
- "Return or gain" should be the total value received, not just the profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the difference between ROI and net return?
- Net return is a dollar amount (gain minus cost); ROI expresses that same gain as a percentage of your original cost, making it easier to compare investments of different sizes.
- Can ROI be negative?
- Yes - if your return or gain is less than your investment cost, ROI will be negative, indicating a loss.
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Methodology
This calculator uses the standard ROI formula used across finance and marketing. See our methodology page for more detail.
Results depend entirely on the assumptions and figures you enter. Actual business performance may differ. This calculator does not provide accounting, tax, or legal advice.