How to use it
- Enter the starting value and the ending value in rupees or another consistent unit.
- Enter the number of years between those values.
- Select Calculate to see the annualized rate and an interpretation of the result.
Finance · Local-first
CAGR Calculator
See the smoothed annual growth rate between two positive values over time.
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Check the method before you rely on the result
- Method
- Deterministic compound annual growth rate formula using decimal arithmetic.
- CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1 ÷ years) − 1
- Effective period
- Formula-based; no statutory effective period
- Last verified
- 8 August 2026
- Review every 365 days
- Reviewer status
- Product and domain review: specialist approval not required
- Privacy
- Inputs stay in this browser. Financial values are not sent to analytics or stored on a server.
Important limitations
- CAGR smooths the path between two values; it does not show year-by-year volatility or interim cash flows.
- The model requires positive beginning and ending values. It is not a substitute for a cash-flow or investment performance analysis.
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A quick guide
Use the number with context
The answer is only useful when you know what it includes and what it leaves out.
Formula
CAGR = (ending value ÷ beginning value)^(1 ÷ years) − 1
A positive result is the smoothed annual growth rate. A negative result indicates a smoothed decline across the period.
Make it concrete
Worked example
₹1,00,000 growing to ₹1,61,051 over 5 years produces a CAGR of approximately 10.00%.
Boundaries
What this tool does not assume
Limitations
- CAGR smooths the path between two values; it does not show year-by-year volatility or interim cash flows.
- The model requires positive beginning and ending values. It is not a substitute for a cash-flow or investment performance analysis.
Edge cases
- Zero or negative values cannot be used in this standard CAGR model because the ratio and fractional exponent are not defined for this use case.
- Very long periods and values with excessive precision are rejected to keep the calculation predictable and safe.
Last reviewed 8 August 2026 · Formula version 1.0
Method & sources
How this result is grounded
The formula is deterministic and runs in your browser. Read the reference below for the method used by this tool.
- Compound annual growth rate formula reference
Investopedia · editorial reference · Checked 8 August 2026
Questions
Frequently asked
Does CAGR mean the value grew by the same amount every year?
No. CAGR is a smoothed annual rate. Actual yearly performance may be uneven.
Can I enter a loss?
You can enter a lower positive ending value and receive a negative CAGR. Zero or negative values are outside this model.
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Source register checked 8 August 2026.