How it's calculated
CAGR = (end ÷ start) raised to the power of 1 ÷ years, minus 1. It's the standard way to compare investment growth rates.
CAGR Calculator
Calculate the compound annual growth rate between a starting and ending value.
Rates basis: Estimate
Growth
CAGR
14.87%
Compound annual growth over 5 years
CAGR: 14.87%
Example scenarios
RM10k → RM20k in 5 years
Doubling over five years compounds at ~14.9%.
14.9% CAGR
RM50k → RM80k in 8 years
Steady growth of about 6% a year.
6.1% CAGR
Understanding the numbers
How the figures above are worked out — the rules, rates and reasoning behind every line.
Estimates only. Results are for planning purposes and may differ from official figures. Confirm against the relevant authority before making financial decisions.
Smooth, comparable growth
CAGR is the steady yearly rate that would take your starting value to your ending value, ignoring the bumps along the way.
Frequently asked questions
What is CAGR?
Compound Annual Growth Rate, the constant yearly rate that grows your starting value to the ending value over the period.
Formula governance
- Formula version
- 2026.1
- Effective date
- 1 Jan 2026
- Government source
- Standard financial formulas
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2026