ROI Calculator
Enter your initial investment and final value to calculate ROI percentage, net profit and annualized return. Supports time-based ROI comparison across multiple investment scenarios saved locally.
ROI Calculator — Coming Soon
We are building a 100% client-side interface for this tool. In the meantime, use the formula below.
📐 How to calculate ROI manually
Formula: ROI = [(Final Value - Initial Cost) / Initial Cost] × 100
Example: Invest $1,000, sell for $1,500. ROI = [(1500 - 1000) / 1000] × 100 = 50%
The SolveBar ROI Calculator computes the return on investment for any business decision, asset purchase or financial investment. Enter your initial cost and final value to see ROI percentage, net profit and annualized return.
What is ROI?
Return on Investment measures the gain or loss from an investment relative to its cost. A 100% ROI means you doubled your money. A -50% ROI means you lost half. It is the most universal measure of investment performance.
Annualized ROI
A 100% return over 5 years is very different from a 100% return in 1 year. Annualized ROI normalizes returns over time so you can fairly compare investments held for different durations.
ROI in crypto and business
Crypto traders use ROI to compare trades across different assets and timeframes. Business owners use it to justify marketing spend, equipment purchases and hiring decisions. The formula is always the same regardless of the asset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is ROI calculated?
ROI = (Final Value - Initial Cost) / Initial Cost × 100. A $1,000 investment that grows to $1,500 has an ROI of 50%.
What is a good ROI?
It depends on the asset class and time period. For stocks, 7–10% annual ROI is considered good. For crypto, expectations are higher but so is risk. For business investments, anything above your cost of capital is positive.
What is the difference between ROI and ROE?
ROI measures return on any investment. ROE (Return on Equity) specifically measures return on shareholders equity in a company. ROI is the broader, more universal metric.