Percentage Return Calculator

Calculate percentage return: ((current value − initial value) / initial value) × 100.

Use the Percentage Return Calculator

Enter initial and current value. Percentage return is calculated.

Inputs

Initial and current value.

Results

Percentage return
15%

((Current − Initial) / Initial) × 100.

How this calculator works

Percentage return = ((Current − Initial) / Initial) × 100. No time adjustment; for period return only.

How to interpret your results

Positive % means gain; negative means loss. For annualized return use CAGR or interest rate calculator.

FAQs

What is percentage return?
((Current value − Initial value) / Initial value) × 100. Simple return over the period.
Which inputs do I need?
Initial value and current (or ending) value.
When would I use this?
To express investment or price change as a percentage.

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Percentage Return Calculator

Calculate percentage return: ((current value − initial value) / initial value) × 100.

Use the Percentage Return Calculator

Enter initial and current value. Percentage return is calculated.

Inputs

Initial and current value.

Results

Percentage return
15%

((Current − Initial) / Initial) × 100.

How this calculator works

Percentage return = ((Current − Initial) / Initial) × 100. No time adjustment; for period return only.

How to interpret your results

Positive % means gain; negative means loss. For annualized return use CAGR or interest rate calculator.

FAQs

What is percentage return?
((Current value − Initial value) / Initial value) × 100. Simple return over the period.
Which inputs do I need?
Initial value and current (or ending) value.
When would I use this?
To express investment or price change as a percentage.

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