CAGR Calculator
CAGR Calculator
Find the compound annual growth rate of any investment. No signup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CAGR and how it is used.
What is CAGR?
CAGR is the compound annual growth rate — the rate at which an investment must grow each year to reach the final value from the initial value. It smooths out year-to-year volatility into a single steady rate.
Is CAGR the same as annualised return?
Yes. CAGR is the annualised return of an investment. It is widely used to compare mutual fund performance, stock returns, and business revenue growth over time.
Can CAGR be negative?
Yes. If the investment lost value over the period, CAGR will be negative, indicating an annualised loss.
Example CAGR calculations
Common scenarios to try in the calculator above.
- → ₹1 lakh grew to ₹2 lakh in 5 years — CAGR 14.87%
- → ₹50,000 grew to ₹1.5 lakh in 7 years — CAGR 16.99%
- → Index from 15,000 to 22,500 in 3 years — CAGR 14.47%