Measure revenue growth between two periods and the compound rate.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Revenue Growth Calculator?
Measure revenue growth between two periods and the compound rate. To use the Revenue Growth Calculator, enter earlier revenue, latest revenue, years between; it returns revenue growth, compound annual growth, and shows them instantly as you type.
From revenue to cash flow
Work down the income statement: gross margin, operating margin, EBITDA and net margin. Then confirm profit is real cash with the free cash flow calculator and the accrual ratio.
Efficiency ratios show how fast money turns. The Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator combines DSO, DIO and DPO into one number of days.
- Costs. Marginal cost, average variable cost and the optimal price tools support pricing decisions.
- Elasticity. Price, cross-price and income elasticity show how demand reacts.
How to use the Revenue Growth Calculator
- Enter your numbers. The inputs are Earlier revenue ($), Latest revenue ($), Years between. 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 Revenue growth, and the cards below show Compound annual growth. 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 Revenue Growth Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Earlier revenue ($) | 1,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Latest revenue ($) | 2,400,000 |
| Years between | 3 |
Results
| Revenue growth | 33.33% |
|---|---|
| Compound annual growth | 10.06% |
With these inputs the calculator returns Revenue growth: 33.33%. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Earlier revenue ($) from 1,800,000 to 2,160,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 33.33% | 11.11% | -66.7% |
| Compound annual growth | 10.06% | 3.57% | -64.5% |
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 Revenue Growth Calculator reports Revenue growth and compound annual growth. 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
Is growth rate the same as CAGR?
CAGR smooths growth over several years; a single growth rate compares two points.
Why use average balances?
Ratios that compare a flow (sales, income) with a balance (assets, equity) are fairer when the balance is averaged over the period.
What is the cash conversion cycle?
It is DIO plus DSO minus DPO: the days between paying suppliers and collecting from customers.
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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