Calculator Comparison

Private Equity IRR Calculator vs ROI Calculator

Not sure which calculator to use? Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Private Equity IRR Calculator and ROI Calculator to help you pick the right one for your needs.

Private Equity IRR Calculator

Investment & Retirement

Estimate the internal rate of return (IRR) for private equity fund investments. Model capital calls, holding periods, and exit multiples to evaluate PE fund performance and compare against public market benchmarks.

What you enter

Capital Committed
Capital Called (%)
Holding Period (Years)
Expected Exit Multiple (MOIC)
Annual Management Fee
Carried Interest

What you get

Gross IRR(primary)
Net IRR (After Fees)
Total Distributions
Total Fees Paid

Includes visual bar chart breakdown

Use Private Equity IRR Calculator

ROI Calculator

Investment & Retirement

Calculate the return on investment (ROI) for any investment by comparing your initial cost to the final value or profit.

What you enter

Initial Investment
Final Value
Investment Period

What you get

Total ROI(primary)
Annualized ROI
Total Profit/Loss

Use ROI Calculator

Key Differences

Feature	Private Equity IRR Calculator	ROI Calculator
Category	Investment & Retirement	Investment & Retirement
Inputs	6 required fields	3 required fields
Outputs	4 results	3 results
Chart	bar chart	No chart
FAQs	3 answered	3 answered

Input Comparison

Only in Private Equity IRR Calculator

Capital Committed
Capital Called (%)
Holding Period (Years)
Expected Exit Multiple (MOIC)
Annual Management Fee
Carried Interest

Only in ROI Calculator

Initial Investment
Final Value
Investment Period

Which Calculator Should You Use?

Use the Private Equity IRR Calculator if you need to:

Calculate gross irr
When you know your capital committed and capital called (%)
Want a visual bar chart breakdown

Use the ROI Calculator if you need to:

Calculate total roi
When you know your initial investment and final value

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRR in private equity?

IRR (Internal Rate of Return) measures the annualized return of a PE investment accounting for the timing of cash flows. Unlike simple multiples, IRR captures when capital was called and distributed, making it the standard performance metric for PE funds.

What is a good IRR for private equity?

Top-quartile PE funds historically deliver net IRRs of 15-25%. Median PE fund returns are around 10-15% net. Returns vary significantly by vintage year, strategy (buyout vs. venture), and fund manager. A net IRR above 15% is generally considered strong.

How is ROI calculated?

ROI = (Final Value - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment x 100. For example, investing $10,000 and getting $15,000 back is a 50% ROI.

What is a good ROI?

A good ROI depends on the investment type. The S&P 500 averages about 10% annually. Real estate averages 8-12%. Anything above the risk-free rate (Treasury bonds) can be considered good.

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Bottom Line

Choose the Private Equity IRR Calculator if you need to calculate gross irr. Use the ROI Calculator if you need to calculate total roi. Both calculators are free and require no sign-up.

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Private Equity IRR Calculator

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