How the cagr calculator works

Compute the compound annual growth rate between two values over time.

Formula

CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1 ÷ years) − 1.

Inputs

Beginning value
Ending value
Number of years

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CAGR Calculator

Investment Values

Beginning Value

Ending Value

Number of Years

The holding period over which the value grew

About CAGR

The formula:

CAGR = (Ending ÷ Beginning) ^ (1 ÷ Years) − 1
Expressed as an annual percentage
Assumes steady compounding each period
Great for comparing multi-year returns

Keep in mind:

Ignores interim volatility and cash flow
Past growth doesn't guarantee future results
Pair with cash-on-cash and cap rate
Read Cash-on-Cash Return, Explained