Return on Investment Calculator

A return on investment calculator helps you compare the gain from an investment with the cost of making it. FlexiCalc makes ROI easier to inspect because every input can stay labeled on the page.

What is return on investment?

Return on investment, or ROI, is a way to compare profit with cost. A common formula is net gain divided by total cost.

Useful inputs include:

  • Initial cost
  • Additional fees
  • Final value
  • Income received
  • Net gain
  • ROI percentage

How to calculate it in FlexiCalc

Enter the initial cost, fees, income, and final value as separate labeled numbers. Then calculate net gain and divide it by the total cost.

For clearer comparisons, create multiple sections for different investments or different outcome assumptions.

Example using FlexiCalc

Suppose one project has a lower upfront cost but higher fees, while another has a higher upfront cost but better expected return. Put both on one page and calculate ROI for each.

When a fee, sale price, or income estimate changes, edit the number directly and the ROI updates.

Why FlexiCalc helps

ROI can be misleading if costs are hidden. FlexiCalc helps keep the full calculation visible, including fees and side costs, so the percentage has context.

Try it in FlexiCalc

Interactive calculation page

ROI preview

Edit cost and final value to see ROI update.

ROI Check
Initial Cost
+
Fees
=
Total Cost
$12,500
Final Value
-
Total Cost
$12,500
=
Net Gain
$3,500
Net Gain
$3,500
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Total Cost
$12,500
=
ROI
28%
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