CAGR Calculator

The simplest tool to calculate Compound Annual Growth Rate for any asset or business.

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Yr
Total Wealth Created₹4,00,000
Initial Capital₹2,00,000
Compound Annual Growth Rate₹20
20.1%CAGR
Initial
Growth

CAGR Calculator – Compound Annual Growth Rate Calculator

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is the single most accurate metric used across financial institutions to evaluate the smoothed annual return of an investment over multiple years.

Unlike simple percentage growth, CAGR accounts for the compounding effect of gains year over year, enabling objective comparisons between stocks, real estate, gold, and mutual funds.

What is a CAGR Calculator?

CAGR describes the rate at which an investment would have grown had it compounded at a steady, consistent rate each year.

In reality, market returns fluctuate, but CAGR provides the true annualized performance metric required for disciplined portfolio analysis.

Why Use CAGR Instead of Absolute Returns?

Eliminates the distortion caused by investment duration: a 100% gain over 10 years (7.18% CAGR) is vastly different from a 100% gain over 3 years (25.99% CAGR).
Enables fair benchmarking against Nifty 50, gold, or risk-free government bonds.
Indispensable for reviewing private equity, portfolio performance, and business revenue metrics.

The Mathematical Formula for CAGR

CAGR is calculated using the exponential growth equation:

Calculation Formula
CAGR = [ ( Ending Value / Beginning Value ) ^ ( 1 / n ) ] - 1
Parameters Definition
Beginning Value:Initial capital cost or purchase price.
Ending Value:Current or final valuation of the investment.
n:Holding period in years.
Illustration & Numerical Example

An investment of ₹1,00,000 grows to ₹2,50,000 over 6 years:

• Ending / Beginning = 2,50,000 / 1,00,000 = 2.50
• Exponent: 1 / 6 ≈ 0.1667
• Calculation: (2.50)^0.1667 - 1 ≈ 0.1649
CAGR = 16.50% annualized compound return.

How to Calculate CAGR

1

Enter the initial capital invested (Beginning Value).

2

Enter the final portfolio valuation (Ending Value).

3

Specify the number of years the investment was held.

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Instantly receive your true Compound Annual Growth Rate alongside the total absolute percentage return.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CAGR capture interim portfolio volatility?
No. CAGR provides a smoothed annual representation. To measure interim risk or swings, wealth managers evaluate standard deviation and drawdown metrics alongside CAGR.

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