CAGR Calculator — Compound Annual Growth Rate

Work out the steady yearly growth rate that turns a starting value into an ending value — for investments, revenue or any metric.

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How to use the CAGR Calculator — Compound Annual Growth Rate

Enter the starting and ending values.
Enter the number of years between them (decimals allowed, e.g. 2.5).
Optionally add inflation to see the real growth rate.

Formula used

CAGR = (End ÷ Start)^{1 ÷ years} − 1

₹1,00,000 growing to ₹2,50,000 in 5 years is a CAGR of 20.11%.

Real CAGR: (1 + CAGR) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1

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CAGR Calculator — Compound Annual Growth Rate — FAQs

What is a good CAGR?▾

It depends on the asset and risk. Indian large-cap equity has historically returned around 11–13% CAGR over long periods, fixed deposits 6–7%, and inflation has averaged roughly 5–6%.

What is the difference between CAGR and absolute return?▾

Absolute return is the total percentage gain over the whole period. CAGR spreads that gain into an equal yearly rate, so investments held for different periods can be compared.

CAGR vs XIRR — which should I use?▾

CAGR fits a single investment with one start and one end value. For SIPs or any series of deposits and withdrawals on different dates, use XIRR.

Can CAGR be negative?▾

Yes. If the ending value is below the starting value, CAGR is negative — the steady yearly rate of decline.

How to use the CAGR Calculator — Compound Annual Growth Rate

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CAGR Calculator — Compound Annual Growth Rate — FAQs

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