Rental Economy
Equipment ROI Calculator
Whether a piece of equipment earns its keep over its working life — payback, total profit, and the return multiple.
Inputs
- Equipment cost
- Revenue per month
- Operating cost per month
- Lifespan
How to use this calculator
- Enter the equipment cost, the revenue it generates per month, and its monthly operating cost.
- Add the lifespan so the return is measured over the full life.
- The result shows the return and payback so you can compare buying this against other uses of the cash.
What each term means
- ROI (return on investment)
- Net profit from the equipment as a percentage of its cost.
- Operating cost
- Ongoing cost to run the equipment (power, supplies, upkeep).
- Lifespan
- How long the equipment produces before it's replaced.
Educational disclaimer: Outputs are simplified educational estimates built from the numbers you enter — they are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and real decisions deserve verified figures and qualified professionals.