ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment for business decisions and capital expenditures
Why ROI Matters
Every business decision involves trade-offs. ROI helps you quantify whether an investment is worth making by showing the expected return relative to the cost.
Different investment opportunities objectively
Spending decisions to stakeholders
Resource allocation for maximum return
Calculator Features
Simple ROI Calculation
Enter your investment and return to instantly calculate ROI percentage and dollar gain/loss.
Annualized Returns
See your returns normalized to annual percentage for easy comparison across time periods.
Multiple Time Frames
Calculate ROI by years or specific date ranges to match your investment timeline.
Break-Even Analysis
Know exactly when your investment will pay for itself and start generating profit.
Common Use Cases
Equipment Purchases
Calculate if buying new machinery, vehicles, or technology is worth the investment
$50K equipment → $15K annual savings → 30% ROI
Marketing Campaigns
Measure the return on your advertising and marketing spend
$10K ad spend → $45K revenue → 350% ROI
Hiring Decisions
Evaluate if hiring new employees will generate positive returns
$80K salary → $200K revenue → 150% ROI
Expansion Projects
Assess the financial viability of opening new locations or product lines
$150K buildout → $90K profit/year → 60% ROI
How to Calculate ROI
Enter Investment Amount
The total cost of the investment including all expenses
Enter Return Amount
The value you received back (revenue, savings, or current value)
Choose Time Period
Select years or specific dates to calculate annualized return
View Results
See total ROI, annualized ROI, and dollar gain/loss
Start Calculating ROI
Make smarter investment decisions with clear, quantified returns