Why does high ROAS not guarantee positive ROI?

ROAS ignores COGS, shipping, and agency fees. A 3.0x ROAS with 30% gross margin results in a net cash loss.

How does holding duration affect annualized return?

A 100% return over 1 year is extraordinary (100% CAGR); over 10 years it equals a standard 7.18% CAGR.

Is my portfolio data private?

Completely. Computations execute 100% client-side with zero data transmission.

ROI Calculator

Calculate your Return on Investment, net profit, and investment multiple. No limits — enter any amount from $1 to $1 billion.

Return on Investment (ROI): The ROI Calculator measures total return on investment and annualized capital growth across financial assets and marketing campaigns. By calculating net gain relative to initial cost, investors evaluate capital efficiency and compare competing project hurdle rates.

Initial Investment Amount $5,000

Total Return / Revenue Earned $8,500

Investment Duration (Years) (Optional) 1 Year

Investment Base: 59% Net Gain: 41%

Return on Investment (ROI)

+70.00%

Net Profit $3,500.00

Return Multiple 1.70×

Annualized ROI 70.00%

Capital Returned 170%

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Capital Growth & Return Multiple Equations

Simple ROI (%) = ((Total Return - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment) * 100

ROI = \frac{V_{final} - V_{initial}}{V_{initial}} \times 100

V_initial: Initial capital outlay or acquisition cost
V_final: Total gross terminal value or return realized
Net Profit: Final value minus initial capital
MOIC: Multiple on Invested Capital = V_final / V_initial

Growth Capital Worked Case Study

Deploying $10,000 into a growth initiative that generates $15,000 over 2 years produces a $5,000 net gain. This equals a 50.0% simple ROI (1.50x MOIC) and an annualized compound return of 22.47% per year.

What Is ROI and Why Every Business Owner Needs to Understand It

Return on Investment (ROI) is the single most important profitability metric in business. It answers one simple question: "For every dollar I spent, how many dollars did I get back?" Whether you're evaluating a marketing campaign, a product launch, or a business decision, ROI tells you objectively whether it was worth it.

ROI Benchmarks by Investment Type

Investment Type	Average ROI Range
Google / Facebook Ads	200–400%
Email Marketing	3600%+ (avg. $36 return per $1)
SEO Content	500–1200% (long-term)
Stock Market	7–10% annually (historical avg.)
Real Estate	8–12% annually
Hiring a Salesperson	150–500% (varies by sector)

Investment Type

Average ROI Range

Google / Facebook Ads

200–400%

Email Marketing

3600%+ (avg. $36 return per $1)

SEO Content

500–1200% (long-term)

Stock Market

7–10% annually (historical avg.)

Real Estate

8–12% annually

Hiring a Salesperson

150–500% (varies by sector)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROI?

Return on Investment (ROI) measures how much profit you made relative to how much you invested. An ROI of 70% means you earned back 70% more than you put in.

What is a good ROI?

A 10–15% annual ROI is considered solid for traditional investments. Digital marketing campaigns often target 200–400% ROI. Paid advertising benchmarks vary widely by industry.

Can ROI be negative?

Yes. If your return is less than your investment, your ROI will be negative — indicating a capital loss. This calculator shows negative values clearly.

How do I annualize ROI?

Annualized ROI = ((1 + ROI/100)^(1/years) − 1) × 100. For a 70% ROI over 2 years, annualized = ((1.70)^0.5 − 1) × 100 = 30.38% per year.

What is the difference between ROI and ROAS?

ROI compares net profit to total investment cost. ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) compares revenue generated to ad spend only — it does not account for product costs or overheads.