Calculate return on value, current period value, or previous period value from any two inputs using dollar amounts and percentage change.
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Return on Warrant Formula
The return on warrant formula measures the percentage gain or loss from the warrant purchase price to its current value.
To solve for current warrant value:
To solve for warrant purchase price:
- ROW = Return on warrant, expressed as a percentage
- CWV = Current warrant value, in dollars
- WPP = Warrant purchase price, in dollars
The calculator can solve for any one missing value when you enter the other two values. If you enter current warrant value and warrant purchase price, it calculates the return percentage. If you enter purchase price and return percentage, it calculates the current warrant value. If you enter current value and return percentage, it calculates the original purchase price.
Return on Warrant Result Guide
Use this table to interpret the percentage result from the calculation.
| Return on Warrant | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive return | The current warrant value is higher than the purchase price. | Bought at $2.00, now worth $3.00 |
| 0% | The current warrant value equals the purchase price. | Bought at $2.00, now worth $2.00 |
| Negative return | The current warrant value is lower than the purchase price. | Bought at $2.00, now worth $1.50 |
Common Return Percentages
| Purchase Price | Current Value | Return on Warrant |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.50 | -50% |
| $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $1.00 | $1.50 | 50% |
| $1.00 | $2.00 | 100% |
| $1.00 | $3.00 | 200% |
Example
Example 1: Calculate return on warrant
You bought a warrant for $2.50, and its current value is $4.00.
The return on warrant is 60%.
Example 2: Calculate current warrant value
You bought a warrant for $1.80, and the return on warrant is 25%.
The current warrant value is $2.25.
FAQ
What does return on warrant mean?
Return on warrant is the percentage gain or loss on a warrant based on its purchase price and current value. A positive percentage means the warrant has increased in value. A negative percentage means it has decreased in value.
Can return on warrant be negative?
Yes. If the current warrant value is less than the purchase price, the result is negative. For example, if you bought a warrant for $2.00 and it is now worth $1.00, the return is -50%.
Is return on warrant the same as profit?
No. Return on warrant is a percentage. Profit is a dollar amount. For example, if a warrant was bought for $2.00 and is now worth $3.00, the profit is $1.00 and the return on warrant is 50%.
