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ROI Calculator

Calculate return on investment, net profit, total investment, and total return in seconds. Built for fast, practical decision-making.

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ROI summary

Moderate
ROI % 31.82%
Net Profit $350.00
Total Investment $1,100.00
Total Return $1,450.00
Quick take

This investment shows a positive ROI and a healthy profit over total invested cost.

How ROI is calculated

Simple formula, useful signal

ROI compares your profit against what you invested. It helps you judge whether an investment, campaign, project, or purchase produced enough value to justify the cost.

Net Profit

Final Value + Additional Revenue − Initial Cost − Additional Costs

ROI %

(Net Profit ÷ Total Investment) × 100

Total Investment

Initial Cost + Additional Costs

When to use it

Useful for more than investing

Business

Projects and purchases

Estimate whether a tool, machine, upgrade, or process change is worth the cost.

Marketing

Campaign performance

Compare spend against measurable revenue to see whether a campaign produced meaningful return.

Personal Finance

Side hustles and assets

Use ROI to evaluate deals, investments, and income-producing purchases before committing.

ROI FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about this calculator and how to use it.

Question 1

What is ROI?

ROI stands for return on investment. It measures how much gain or profit you receive relative to the original cost of an investment or purchase.

Question 2

Why is ROI useful?

ROI helps compare opportunities, marketing spend, equipment purchases, side hustles, and other decisions where you want to measure return.

Question 3

Can ROI be negative?

Yes. If the return is less than the original cost, ROI can be negative, which signals a loss rather than a gain.

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