Equity Multiple Calculator
Total cash returned over cash invested — the syndication headline number, with its relationship to IRR over time.
Formula
A 1.9× over 5 years and a 1.9× over 9 years are wildly different investments — the multiple ignores time, IRR ignores scale. The CAGR shown bridges them; a deal advertising 2× should also clear your IRR hurdle for its actual hold length.
Not financial advice — for informational and analytical use only. Verify all figures with a qualified professional before acting on them.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
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About Equity Multiple Calculator
Total cash returned over cash invested — the syndication headline number, with its relationship to IRR over time. A 1.9× over 5 years and a 1.9× over 9 years are wildly different investments — the multiple ignores time, IRR ignores scale. The CAGR shown bridges them; a deal advertising 2× should also clear your IRR hurdle for its actual hold length. The governing relationship is EM = total cash out / total cash in. The Equity Multiple Calculator computes entirely in your browser — free, private (your figures never leave your device) and instant, recalculating live as you change any input.
How to use Equity Multiple Calculator
- 1Enter Equity invested (currency), Total distributions received (currency), Capital returned at exit (currency), Hold period into the Equity Multiple Calculator.
- 2The result is computed automatically using EM = total cash out / total cash in — there is no button to press.
- 3Change any input to model a different scenario, then copy or share the result.
Why use Equity Multiple Calculator?
- ✓Computes equity multiple calculator instantly with the correct formula — no spreadsheet needed
- ✓100% free and unlimited, with no sign-up, login or paywall
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter stay private
- ✓Shows the formula, a live worked example and references so you can defend the number
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula behind the Equity Multiple Calculator?+
Equity Multiple Calculator uses EM = total cash out / total cash in. A 1. The tool substitutes your actual inputs into this relationship and shows the worked example step by step.
What inputs does the Equity Multiple Calculator need?+
Enter Equity invested (currency), Total distributions received (currency), Capital returned at exit (currency), Hold period and the result updates immediately — there is no button to press. Change any value to model a different scenario in real time.
Is the Equity Multiple Calculator free, and is my data private?+
Yes — it is completely free with no sign-up or usage limit, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the numbers you enter are never uploaded or stored on any server. It is for informational and analytical use, not financial advice.
What should I watch out for when using the Equity Multiple Calculator?+
9× over 5 years and a 1.9× over 9 years are wildly different investments — the multiple ignores time, IRR ignores scale. The CAGR shown bridges them; a deal advertising 2× should also clear your IRR hurdle for its actual hold length.
What is the Equity Multiple Calculator based on?+
The method follows authoritative sources: ILPA — performance reporting metrics. The formula and references are shown on the page so you can verify and cite the result.
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