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Return on Investment Calculator

Calculate profit and simple ROI from total returned value.

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Compare returned value with the original outlay. Simple ROI does not account for investment duration, financing or omitted cash flows.

How to use it

Enter Initial investment or select Try example. Review Total returned value. Select Calculate and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
Total returned valueEnter a value1200

Calculation method

Simple ROI % = (returned value − initial cost) ÷ initial cost × 100. This is not an annualized return; it does not incorporate cash-flow timing.

Worked examples

Compare returned value with the original outlay.

Worked example — Return on Investment Calculator

Settings: Total returned value: 1200

Input:

1000

Output:

Profit: 200
ROI (%): 20

The example output has 2 lines. Compare its order, separators and whitespace with the input before copying the result.

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Simple ROI does not account for investment duration, financing or omitted cash flows.

Frequently asked questions

How can I compute return on investment online?

Enter Initial investment or select Try example. Review Total returned value. Select Calculate and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.

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