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ROI Calculator

Calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for any business project or personal investment.

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How to use

To successfully use the ROI Calculator, you must gather specific financial numbers related to your investment or project. Begin by carefully entering your 'Amount Invested' (your total initial costs) and 'Amount Returned' (the final value or total revenue generated) into the correct fields.

Make sure to double-check your records to get the most accurate numbers, and ensure you use the correct currency units depending on your local context. Once you input the data, the calculator will immediately process these figures using standard financial formulas.

You will be able to see key metrics such as your overall Return on Investment percentage and your net Investment Gain. By analyzing these outputs, you can determine if your current numbers align with your financial goals or if strategic adjustments are necessary to improve profitability.

How it's calculated

ROI

((amount_returned - amount_invested) / amount_invested) * 100

Total percentage return on investment

Investment Gain

amount_returned - amount_invested

Net profit from the investment

Examples

Stock market investment

  • Amount Invested:10,000,000
  • Amount Returned:12,000,000

Result

  • ROI:20.0%
  • Investment Gain:2,000,000

If you invest 10 million VND in a stock index fund and its value grows to 12 million VND over a year, your net gain is 2 million VND. This results in a 20% ROI, which is considered a very strong performance for traditional equity investments.

Marketing campaign

  • Amount Invested:50,000,000
  • Amount Returned:150,000,000

Result

  • ROI:200.0%
  • Investment Gain:100,000,000

Spending 50 million VND on a targeted social media marketing campaign that generates 150 million VND in sales revenue yields a net profit of 100 million VND. This translates to an impressive 200% ROI, showing that the campaign was highly effective at driving profitable customer acquisition.

Industry Benchmarks

Metric Typical Range
A 10% ROI is often used as a benchmark for stock market investments 10 %

Data source: S&P 500 Historical Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROI?

ROI stands for Return on Investment. It is a fundamental financial metric used globally to calculate the probability of an investment's profit relative to its initial cost. A higher ROI means the investment's gains compare favorably to its cost.

What is a good ROI?

A 'good' ROI heavily depends on the associated risk, the industry, and the type of investment. For example, 7-10% is standard for historical stock market returns, while high-risk business projects or marketing campaigns might target 15-25% or even higher.

Can ROI be negative?

Yes, if the amount returned is less than the amount initially invested, the ROI will be a negative percentage. This indicates a financial loss, meaning the project or investment failed to recover its costs.

What happens if I enter incorrect numbers into this calculator?

If you input incorrect numbers, the final results will not reflect your true situation. We recommend double-checking your figures with your financial records before making any major decisions. This ensures accuracy and helps avoid costly mistakes.
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