ROI Playground
Experiment with project costs and benefits over time, and see how they affect your cash flow and payback — no signup required.
Summary
Total cost
$100,000
Total benefit
$200,000
Net benefits
$100,000
(Total - Costs)
NPV
$59,708
Payback in year 3
ROI
100.0%
(Net ÷ Cost)
IRR
28.6%
Annualized return
Project settings
Costs & benefits
Edit amounts per year to adjust how costs and benefits are allocated over the project horizon.
| Line | Type | Year 0 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||||||
| Benefit |
Edit the line items to see the summary, chart, and NPV update in real time.
Cash flow over time
Year-by-year breakdown
| Year | Costs | Benefits | Net | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | $100,000 | $0 | -$100,000 | -$100,000 |
| Year 1 | $0 | $40,000 | $40,000 | -$60,000 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $40,000 | $40,000 | -$20,000 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $20,000 |
| Year 4 | $0 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $100,000 |
Edit the line items above to recalculate these amounts live.
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