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GMROI Calculator

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GMROI

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How to use the GMROI Calculator

The GMROI Calculator works out your gmroi in an instant. Enter gross margin (currency) and average inventory cost and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the gross margin (currency).
  2. Enter the average inventory cost.
  3. Read off your gmroi — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The GMROI Calculator uses the formula:

GMROI = Gross margin (currency) ÷ Average inventory cost

Worked example

For example, with gross margin (currency) of 200,000 and average inventory cost of 100,000, the gmroi is 2.00.

Inputs used
Gross margin (currency) 200,000
Average inventory cost 100,000
Results
GMROI 2.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Mean
The average of a set of numbers — their sum divided by how many there are.

Frequently asked questions

Gross margin return on investment divides gross margin by average inventory cost. 200,000 margin on 100,000 inventory is 2.0.

It means you earn 2 in gross margin for every 1 invested in inventory.

Above 1 means margin exceeds inventory cost. Retailers often target well above 2, but it varies by sector.

Raise margins, sell inventory faster, and reduce slow-moving stock that ties up cash.

The GMROI Calculator uses the formula: GMROI = Gross margin (currency) ÷ Average inventory cost. For example, with gross margin (currency) of 200,000 and average inventory cost of 100,000, the gmroi is 2.00.

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