Project your future revenue growth

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Apply a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to current revenue and see where the business is heading over the next 1-50 years.

CAGR Based Live Calculation Visual Breakdown

Revenue projection

Use realistic CAGR — startup: 50-100%+, mid-size: 15-30%, mature: 5-12%.

Current annual revenue

Expected CAGR (% p.a.)

Projection period (years)

Projected revenue

₹2.01 Cr

Projected revenue after 5 years at 15% CAGR

Current revenue₹1.00 Cr

Growth rate (CAGR)15% p.a.

Period5 years

Future revenue₹2.01 Cr

Absolute growth₹1.01 Cr

Growth multiple2.01x

How future revenue is projected

Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) applied to current revenue gives the future projection. Useful for budgets, investor pitches, and strategic planning.

01
Current revenue
Your most recent fiscal year revenue is the baseline.
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current = 10000000
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02
Assume CAGR
Be realistic — use trailing 3-yr CAGR, industry benchmarks, or top-down growth analysis.
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rate = 15%
// match historical or peer
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03
Compound forward
Multiply current by (1 + rate)^years for the future projection.
```
future = current × (1 + rate)^years
```

FormulaFuture Revenue = Current × (1 + CAGR)^YearsFor startups, blend declining growth (e.g., 100%, 75%, 50%, 35%) rather than constant CAGR.

Why we use this formula by default.
Indian payroll convention, statutory references, and the SaaS tooling that runs payroll all converge on this approach. Below are the authoritative sources we cross-checked.

Definition

Investopedia CAGR

Standard compound annual growth rate definition and formula.

Strategic

McKinsey Growth Strategy

McKinsey's growth strategy frameworks and applied forecasting.

Equity Research

NSE Equity Research

Sector growth rates and listed company CAGR benchmarks.

Industry Reports

NASSCOM Industry Reports

India's IT/services sector growth rate projections.

Macro

IMF World Economic Outlook

IMF global GDP and sector growth macro-projections.

Valuation

CFA Institute Equity Valuation

CFA-standard equity valuation and forecasting frameworks.

FAQs about revenue projection

What CAGR should I assume?

Match to stage: pre-revenue/seed startup 100%+; Series A 50-100%; mature SMB 15-30%; large mature 5-12%. Always validate against your industry's top quartile + your own trailing 3-yr trend.

CAGR vs YoY growth — what's the difference?

CAGR = compounded smoothed rate over multiple years. YoY = single-year growth. CAGR is more meaningful for multi-year projections; YoY for short-term.

How do I project for a startup?

Use blended/declining CAGR. E.g., assume 100% Year 1, 75% Y2, 50% Y3, 30% Y4, 20% Y5 — reflects realistic decay as you scale. Constant high CAGR is unrealistic past 3-4 years.

What if my historical growth is lumpy?

Use 3-5 year CAGR, not single-year. Smooths over one-time events. Also examine: was the growth from acquisitions or organic? Organic-only growth is the right baseline for projection.

Should I project pessimistic + optimistic?

Yes. Build three scenarios: bear (low CAGR), base (likely CAGR), bull (aggressive but possible CAGR). Investors and boards want to see all three plus sensitivity analysis.

How do I link revenue to costs?

Treat fixed costs as fixed; variable costs as a % of revenue. As revenue grows, gross margin should stabilise. Operating margin typically improves with scale (3-7 points expansion over 5 years).

What's the rule of 72?

Doubling time ≈ 72 ÷ growth rate. At 15% CAGR, revenue doubles in ~5 years. Quick mental check for projections.

Should I model inflation separately?

Yes if you're showing real (not nominal) growth. Inflation-adjusted growth = nominal CAGR − inflation rate. India: assume 6-7% inflation for real-growth calc.

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Project your future revenue growth

Revenue projection

How future revenue is projected

Current revenue

Assume CAGR

Compound forward

Investopedia CAGR

McKinsey Growth Strategy

NSE Equity Research

NASSCOM Industry Reports

IMF World Economic Outlook

CFA Institute Equity Valuation

FAQs about revenue projection

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