Calculate profit, return and break-even price on a stock trade.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Stock Calculator?
Calculate profit, return and break-even price on a stock trade. To use the Stock Calculator, enter buy price, sell price, shares, total fees; it returns net profit, return, break-even price, and shows them instantly as you type.
Valuing a stock step by step
Begin with the P/E ratio and PEG ratio to see what the market pays for earnings and growth. Then check quality with ROE and ROIC, and compare ROIC with the WACC.
For a second opinion, estimate intrinsic value with the Dividend Discount Model Calculator or the Graham Number Calculator, then compute the margin of safety against today’s price.
- Returns. EPS, EPS growth, dividend yield and payout ratio measure what shareholders earn.
- Risk. Beta, unlevered beta and portfolio beta measure sensitivity to the market.
- Position tools. Stock average, stock split and market cap calculators keep your records straight.
How to use the Stock Calculator
- Enter your numbers. Start with Buy price ($), Sell price ($), Shares, then fill in Total fees ($). Take price and share figures from the latest filing or quote. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Net profit, and the cards below show Return, Break-even price. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Stock Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Buy price ($) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Sell price ($) | 74 |
| Shares | 150 |
| Total fees ($) | 20 |
Results
| Net profit | $2,080.00 |
|---|---|
| Return | 23.11% |
| Break-even price | $60.13 |
With these inputs the calculator returns Net profit: $2,080.00. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Buy price ($) from 60 to 72 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit | $2,080.00 | $280.00 | -86.5% |
| Return | 23.11% | 2.59% | -88.8% |
| Break-even price | $60.13 | $72.13 | +20% |
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 Stock Calculator reports Net profit, return and break-even price. 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
What costs should I include?
Commissions, spreads and taxes reduce your net return.
Where do I find the inputs?
Company filings (10-K and 10-Q), investor relations pages and your broker show earnings, equity, debt and share counts.
Which valuation ratio should I trust?
No single ratio is enough. Compare several multiples with the company’s own history and its industry peers.
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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