What this tool is for
ROI Calculator is built for business planning inside business calculators when you need to compares gain against the cost required to earn it. It focuses on roi instead of making you adapt a broad calculator to a narrow task.
When to use it
Use it when investment cost and return value are already known and you want a fast estimate before comparing options, checking a worksheet, or copying the result into another workflow.
Inputs
- Investment cost is the money value used by the formula. Use $ for this field.
- Return value is one of the direct inputs used to calculate roi. Use $ for this field.
Formula
ROI = ((gain - cost) / cost) x 100
Example
$500 cost and $650 return gives 30% ROI.
What the result means
The result labeled "ROI" is the direct output of ROI = ((gain - cost) / cost) x 100. In the worked example, $500 cost and $650 return gives 30% ROI.
Before you rely on the result
Treat the output as a planning estimate. Taxes, refunds, fees, contracts, accounting policy, and local rules can change the real business result.