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Stock Return & Capital Gain Calculator

Calculate the total financial return from buying and selling stock shares, combining share price capital appreciation, dividend income, and brokerage commissions.

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Input Parameters
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e.g. Rs 1,500
Rs
e.g. Rs 2,200
Rs
e.g. 100 shares
e.g. Rs 50
Rs
e.g. Rs 100
Rs
Calculation Results
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Provide the input parameters on the left to compute the official financial result and metrics.

DECISION MODELINGSENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sensitivity Analysis

Evaluate how variations in key operational drivers impact Total Net Return (%).

Varying Exit Selling Price
Calculate the base model above to view scenario sensitivity rows.

Formula & Methodology

Total Return (%) = ((Sale Value - Buy Value + Dividends - Commissions) / Buy Value) * 100
Buy Price
Purchase Price Per Share

Initial price paid per share.

Sell Price
Selling Price Per Share

Execution price at liquidation.

Shares
Number of Shares

Quantity of stock shares traded.

Dividends
Total Dividends Received

Cumulative cash dividends collected per share.

Practical Worked Example

An investor buys 100 shares of Reliance at Rs 1,500, receives Rs 50/share in dividends, and sells at Rs 2,200 with Rs 100 brokerage fee.

01.Total purchase cost = 100 × Rs 1,500 = Rs 1,50,000.
02.Total sale proceeds = 100 × Rs 2,200 = Rs 2,20,000.
03.Capital Gain = Rs 70,000; Dividends = Rs 5,000.
04.Net Profit = Rs 70,000 + Rs 5,000 − Rs 100 = Rs 74,900.
05.Net Return = (Rs 74,900 / Rs 1,50,000) × 100 = 49.93%.
+49.93% Net Return (Rs 74,900 Profit)Total shareholder return accounts for both price appreciation and cash distributions.

Interpretation & Industry Benchmarks

Total stock return measures the aggregate economic value delivered to equity investors.

Return > 15%Strong Outperformance

Beats benchmark stock index averages.

Industry Nuance: Remember to account for capital gains taxes (Short Term vs Long Term Capital Gains tax rates).

Analytical Limitations

  • Does not calculate securities transaction tax (STT) unless entered into the commission field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula for stock capital gain?

Capital Gain = (Selling Price − Purchase Price) × Number of Shares.

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