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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.

CORE MATHEMATICAL FORMULACFA / GAAP Standard
Total Return (%) = ((Sale Value - Buy Value + Dividends - Commissions) / Buy Value) * 100
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Input Assumptions
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e.g. Rs 1,500
$
e.g. Rs 2,200
$
e.g. 100 shares
e.g. Rs 50
$
e.g. Rs 100
$
Calculation Results
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Total Net Return (%)
Computed Live
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Total stock return measures the aggregate economic value delivered to equity investors.

Secondary Financial Metrics
Total Net Profit
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Capital Gain Only
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Total Dividends Collected
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Dynamic Sensitivity Analysis

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

Varying Exit Selling Price
Sensitivity CaseAssumption ShiftDriver ValueTotal Net Return (%)Impact vs Base

What is Stock Return & Capital Gain Calculator and How Do You Calculate It?

EXACT MATHEMATICAL FORMULA
Total Return (%) = ((Sale Value - Buy Value + Dividends - Commissions) / Buy Value) * 100

This standardized equation forms the quantitative foundation used by chartered financial analysts (CFA), investment bankers, and corporate treasurers under GAAP and IFRS reporting frameworks.

Formula Components & Operational Definitions

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.

Step-by-Step Real-World Worked Example

CASE SCENARIO

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.

CALCULATION BREAKDOWN
Step 01.Total purchase cost = 100 × Rs 1,500 = Rs 1,50,000.
Step 02.Total sale proceeds = 100 × Rs 2,200 = Rs 2,20,000.
Step 03.Capital Gain = Rs 70,000; Dividends = Rs 5,000.
Step 04.Net Profit = Rs 70,000 + Rs 5,000 − Rs 100 = Rs 74,900.
Step 05.Net Return = (Rs 74,900 / Rs 1,50,000) × 100 = 49.93%.
Final Computed Result+49.93% Net Return (Rs 74,900 Profit)

Strategic Takeaway: Total shareholder return accounts for both price appreciation and cash distributions.

Industry Benchmark Comparison Table

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

Return > 15%Strong Outperformance

Beats benchmark stock index averages.

Executive Sector Note: Remember to account for capital gains taxes (Short Term vs Long Term Capital Gains tax rates).

Analytical Comparison & Critical Limitations

ANALYTICAL BOUNDARIES & 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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