Percentage change from one month to the next.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Month-Over-Month Calculator?
Percentage change from one month to the next. To use the Month-Over-Month Calculator, enter this month, last month; it returns month-over-month change, annualized if repeated, and shows them instantly as you type.
Where the Month-Over-Month Calculator fits
Percentage change from one month to the next. The main figure it returns is the Month-over-month change, worked out from the values you enter.
It belongs with the other accounting & microeconomics tools. If you are comparing options or checking a result from another angle, try the Marginal Cost Calculator, Marginal Revenue Calculator or the Cross Price Elasticity Calculator.
How to use the Month-Over-Month Calculator
- Enter your numbers. Start with This month, Last month. Use numbers from the same accounting period so the ratios are comparable. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Month-over-month change, and the cards below show Annualized if repeated. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Month-Over-Month Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| This month | 128,000 |
|---|---|
| Last month | 118,000 |
Results
| Month-over-month change | 8.47% |
|---|---|
| Annualized if repeated | 165.42% |
With these inputs the calculator returns Month-over-month change: 8.47%. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising This month from 128,000 to 153,600 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month-over-month change | 8.47% | 30.17% | +256% |
| Annualized if repeated | 165.42% | 2,266.52% | +1270.2% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Month-Over-Month Calculator reports Month-over-month change and annualized if repeated. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How can I annualize month-over-month growth?
Compound it: (1 + MoM)^12 − 1.
What is the cash conversion cycle?
It is DIO plus DSO minus DPO: the days between paying suppliers and collecting from customers.
What is the difference between EBIT and EBITDA?
EBITDA also adds back depreciation and amortization, so it approximates operating cash profit.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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