ROI Calculator
ROI Calculator
Profit = Revenue − Cost − Initial investment. ROI % = Profit ÷ Initial investment × 100. Break-even is shown only when profit ≥ 0 — meaning operating cash flow recovered your initial investment within the period.
Results
ROI
+70%
Profit
$7,000.00
Annualized ROI
+11.2%
Break-even
2.9 years
Investment breakdown
How to use
- Enter your initial investment, total revenue, operating cost, and time period in years.
- Review ROI %, profit, annualized ROI, and break-even time in the results.
- Hover the investment breakdown bar to see initial investment, cost, and profit amounts.
FAQ
How is profit calculated?
Profit = Revenue − Cost − Initial investment. This is the net gain or loss after operating costs and recovering the money you put in.
What is ROI %?
ROI % = Profit ÷ Initial investment × 100. It shows return relative to the amount you invested.
What is annualized ROI?
Annualized ROI converts total return into an average yearly rate using the time period, so you can compare projects held for different lengths of time.
What does break-even mean here?
Break-even is the time when operating cash flow (Revenue − Cost) has recovered your initial investment. It is only shown when profit is zero or positive at the end of the period. If you ended with a net loss, break-even is not reached.
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Does this tool provide financial advice?
No. Results are informational estimates only and do not replace professional advice.
Introduction
An ROI calculator helps you judge whether a project, campaign, or purchase earned enough compared with what you invested.
Enter your initial investment, revenue, operating cost, and time period. The tool computes profit, ROI %, annualized ROI, and break-even time, plus a visual breakdown of how money is allocated.
Formulas
Profit = Revenue − Cost − Initial investment
ROI % = Profit ÷ Initial investment × 100
Annualized ROI % = ((1 + Profit ÷ Initial investment)^(1 ÷ Years) − 1) × 100
Break-even (years) = Initial investment ÷ ((Revenue − Cost) ÷ Years)
Break-even uses operating cash flow before the initial investment is treated as recovered. If revenue does not exceed cost, the project never reaches break-even.
When to use this tool
- Evaluate marketing campaigns (ad spend vs revenue)
- Compare small business projects or product launches
- Estimate whether a side project paid back its upfront cost
- Present simple ROI and break-even figures to stakeholders
Limitations
This calculator uses totals for the full time period. It does not model monthly cash-flow timing, taxes, financing costs, or partial-year compounding nuances. Use dedicated cash-flow or IRR tools for complex scenarios.