ROI Calculator

Fill in core revenue and cost parameters on the left, and key metrics including ROI, net profit, profit margin, and ROAS will be displayed in real-time on the right.

Input Data

Revenue

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Tax Mode
Tax Rate Mode

Cost Structure

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Please fill in all required fields on the left

At minimum, fill in unit price, expected quantity, product cost, logistics cost, platform commission rate, and ad spend. The system will automatically calculate ROI and net profit.

Usage Instructions

About the ROI Calculator

ROI (Return on Investment) is an important metric for measuring investment efficiency, helping you evaluate the profitability of products or ad campaigns. This tool quickly calculates the actual return on investment by comprehensively considering revenue, costs, and various fees.

Key Features

  • Real-time calculation: Calculate and display key metrics such as ROI, net profit, profit margin, and ROAS in real-time as you input data
  • Cost breakdown: Visually display the proportion of each cost item in total revenue
  • Data insights: Automatically generate insights and optimization suggestions based on calculation results
  • Auto-save: Form data is automatically saved locally, and data won't be lost on refresh
  • Multi-currency support: Supports multiple currencies (CNY, USD, EUR, etc.)
  • Flexible tax calculation: Supports tax rate mode and fixed tax amount mode

Calculation Formulas

  • Total Revenue = Unit Price × Quantity
  • Total Cost = (Product Cost + Logistics Cost + Packaging Cost + Storage Cost + Other Cost) × Quantity + Ad Spend + Platform Commission + Tax
  • Net Profit = Total Revenue - Total Cost
  • ROI = (Net Profit ÷ Total Cost) × 100%
  • Profit Margin = (Net Profit ÷ Total Revenue) × 100%
  • ROAS = Total Revenue ÷ Ad Spend

Usage Tips

  1. Keep ROI above 20%: If ROI is below this value, consider optimizing cost structure or increasing pricing
  2. Monitor cost ratios: If a certain cost item has a high ratio (e.g., product cost exceeds 50%, logistics cost exceeds 20%), focus on optimization
  3. Compare different scenarios: You can input different parameters multiple times to compare ROI differences between different strategies
  4. Reference optimization suggestions: The optimization suggestions provided by the system are based on data analysis and can be used as decision references
  5. Unify data basis: It's recommended to confirm the statistical time range and cost units first to ensure all data is on the same dimension

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between ROAS and ROI?

A: ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) only focuses on the ratio between ad spend and revenue generated, calculated as: ROAS = Total Revenue ÷ Ad Spend. ROI comprehensively considers all investments including product costs, logistics, commissions, taxes, etc., providing a more accurate picture of actual profitability. ROAS may look high, but after deducting all costs, ROI may be negative.

Q: Which fields are required?

A: Required fields include: Unit Price, Quantity, Product Cost (per unit), Logistics Cost (per unit), and Ad Spend (total). Other fields such as Packaging Cost, Storage Cost, Other Cost, Platform Commission Rate, and Tax are optional.

Q: Is data automatically saved?

A: Yes, all input data is automatically saved to browser local storage, and data will not be lost when you refresh the page. Data is automatically saved approximately 400 milliseconds after you input it.

Q: How do I reset data?

A: Click the reset button (rotating arrow icon) next to the currency selector to clear all input data and local storage, restoring to the initial state.

Q: How do I enter platform commission rate?

A: Platform commission rate is optional and should be entered as a percentage. For example, if the platform commission rate is 5%, simply enter 5. If your platform doesn't charge commissions or you're unsure, you can leave it blank.

Q: What tax calculation modes are supported?

A: Two tax modes are supported: 1) Tax Rate Mode: Calculated as a percentage of revenue, for example, enter 13 to represent a 13% tax rate; 2) Fixed Tax Amount Mode: Enter a fixed total tax amount. You can switch between the two modes using the toggle.

Q: Why is ROI showing as negative?

A: When total cost exceeds total revenue, net profit is negative, and ROI will also show as negative, indicating the project is in a loss state. In this case, it's recommended to re-evaluate pricing strategy, optimize cost structure, or consider adjusting quantity.

Q: What do the colors in the cost breakdown chart represent?

A: The cost breakdown chart uses different colors to show the proportion of each cost item in total revenue, including: Product Cost (purple), Logistics Cost (blue), Ad Spend (orange), Platform Commission (deep green), Tax (purple-red), Packaging Cost (yellow), Storage Cost (light gray-blue), and Other Cost (light gray).

Q: How do I understand data insights and optimization suggestions?

A: The system automatically generates data insights (including warnings, tips, and success messages) and optimization suggestions based on calculation results. These suggestions are based on metrics such as ROI, ROAS, and profit margin, helping you identify potential issues and improvement directions. It's recommended to use them in conjunction with actual circumstances.