Enter the current net worth ($) and the previous net worth ($) into the Return on Net Worth Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Return on Net Worth. 

Return on Net Worth Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Return on Net Worth. 

RONW = (CNW - PNW) / PNW *100
  • Where RONW is the Return on Net Worth (%)
  • CNW is the current net worth ($) 
  • PNW is the previous net worth ($) 

How to Calculate Return on Net Worth?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Return on Net Worth.

Example Problem #1:

  1. First, determine the current net worth ($).
    • The current net worth ($) is given as: 300,000.
  2. Next, determine the previous net worth ($).
    • The previous net worth ($) is provided as: 200,000.
  3. Finally, calculate the Return on Net Worth using the equation above: 

RONW = (CNW – PNW) / PNW *100

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

RONW = (300,000 – 200,000) / 200,000 *100 = 50.00 (%)


Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:

current net worth ($) = 500,000

previous net worth ($) = 50,000

This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer. 

RONW = (CNW – PNW) / PNW *100 = ?