Stock Profit Calculator
The Stock Profit Calculator helps investors calculate the estimated profit or loss from a stock trade. Enter the purchase price, selling price and number of shares to instantly calculate the total investment, sale value, profit or loss and return percentage.
How the Stock Profit Calculator Works
The calculator uses the purchase price, selling price and quantity of shares to determine the gross profit or loss before brokerage, taxes, statutory charges and other transaction costs. A positive result indicates a gross profit, while a negative result indicates a gross loss.
Stock Profit Calculator Formula
- Total Investment: Buy Price × Quantity
- Total Sale Value: Sell Price × Quantity
- Profit or Loss: Total Sale Value − Total Investment
- Return Percentage: (Profit or Loss ÷ Total Investment) × 100
Example of Stock Profit Calculation
Suppose you buy 100 shares of a stock at ₹100 per share and later sell all 100 shares at ₹125 per share.
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Calculation | Value |
| Buy Price | ₹100 |
| Sell Price | ₹125 |
| Quantity | 100 shares |
| Total Investment | ₹10,000 |
| Total Sale Value | ₹12,500 |
| Gross Profit | ₹2,500 |
| Return | 25% |
In this example, the gross profit is ₹2,500 and the return on the original investment is 25%. Actual net profit may be lower after brokerage, taxes, exchange or transaction charges and other applicable costs.
FAQs about Stock Profit Calculator
What is a Stock Profit Calculator?
A Stock Profit Calculator is an online tool that estimates the profit or loss from buying and selling shares based on the entry price, exit price and quantity.
How is stock profit calculated?
Stock profit is calculated by subtracting the total purchase cost from the total sale value. Total purchase cost is the buy price multiplied by the number of shares, and total sale value is the sell price multiplied by the number of shares.
Does this calculator include brokerage and taxes?
The basic calculator calculates gross profit or loss and does not include brokerage, taxes, STT, exchange charges, GST, stamp duty or other applicable transaction costs.
What happens if the selling price is lower than the buying price?
If the selling price is lower than the buying price, the calculator shows a negative profit or loss value, representing a gross loss.
Can I use this calculator for multiple shares?
Yes. Enter the total number of shares in the Quantity field. The calculator multiplies the per-share prices by the quantity to calculate the total investment and sale value.
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