I'm a little confused on the math here, if the client is wondering whether they should invest $5M , expecting a ROI of 50% over 5 years..what would be the operational profit they need to generate to achieve this? The answer is $12.5 M but I don't get how they arrived at this number. Is ROI formula (Net profit -Investment cost)/Investment cost or Net Profit/Investment cost?
Back to overview
6
ROI and operating profit calculation
3
1.3k
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Francesco
on Jun 27, 2021
Coach
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there,
Given the solution, I assume they mean 50% ROI per year.
If that’s the case, given the ROI should be 50% of the investment, the yearly return needed is going to be 5*0,5=2.5 (given ROI = Net Profit / Investment).
Given the period is 5 years, the total is 2.5*5=$12,5M.
Hope this helps,
Francesco
0 comments
Deleted user
on Jun 27, 2021
Ian
on Jun 27, 2021
Coach
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Hi there,
Are you able to link the case? I agree with the other coaches here but if we can get the case it can help us to be sure!
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
Should an aspiring consultant apply to 100 companies or just to 10 targeted companies? Kindly elaborate for each option. Open for additional advice.
9
on Nov 25, 2025
UK
8
100+
Top answer by
Jade
Coach
Bain ⎮ MBB & 2nd Tier offer holder ⎮ 100% success rate so far! You can do it too
8 Answers
100+ Views
+5
BCG SEA R1 - Experienced Hire
9
on Nov 26, 2025
Asia
9
100+
Top answer by
Ariadna
Coach
BCG London | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
9 Answers
100+ Views
+6
Hi, which consulting firms should I be considering applying to as an experienced hire working in healthcare?
15
on Nov 28, 2025
UK
8
100+
Top answer by
Kevin
Coach
Ex-Bain (London) | Private Equity & M&A | 12+ Yrs Experience | The Reflex Method | Free Intro Call
8 Answers
100+ Views
+5
BCG prep after McKinsey rejection after R2
11
on Nov 30, 2025
Europe
7
100+
Top answer by
Pedro
Coach
BAIN | EY-P | Most Senior Coach @ Preplounge | Former Principal | FIT & PEI Expert
7 Answers
100+ Views
+4
MBB Exit chances after being counseled out
9
on Dec 01, 2025
Global
5
100+
Top answer by
Tiago
Coach
Harvard MBA | ex-BCG Consultant | BCG Recruiting Team & Interviewer | +150 interviews
5 Answers
100+ Views
+2