CAGR Calculator

Calculate CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) for investments and business metrics.

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What is CAGR?

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) represents the annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period, assuming profits are reinvested.

CAGR Formula

CAGR = (Final Value / Initial Value)1/n - 1

Where n = number of years

Why Use CAGR?

  • Compares investments with different time periods
  • Shows smoothed annual growth rate
  • Better than simple average returns

CAGR Example

An investment grows from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakhs in 5 years:

  • CAGR = (2,50,000 / 1,00,000)1/5 - 1 = 20% per annum

Frequently Asked Questions

  • CAGR accounts for compounding, while average return is a simple mean. CAGR is more accurate for measuring growth.
  • For stock investments, 12-15% CAGR is considered good. For fixed deposits, 5-6% is typical.