Cap Rate Calculator
Property & Income Inputs
Net Operating Income (NOI) Method:
Income Details (Annual)
Operating Expenses (Annual)
Typically includes: property taxes, insurance, management fees, utilities (if paid by owner), repairs & maintenance. Excludes: mortgage principal & interest, income taxes, depreciation, capital expenditures.
Cap Rate Calculation Results
Input Summary:
Effective Gross Income:
Calculated Net Operating Income (NOI):
Net Operating Income (NOI) Used:
Property Value:
Calculated Cap Rate:
Understanding Your Cap Rate:
- The Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) helps estimate the potential rate of return on a real estate investment based on its current income-generating capacity.
- A higher cap rate generally suggests a higher potential return on investment, but it may also indicate higher risk, a lower property value relative to income, or perhaps lower future growth prospects.
- A lower cap rate often implies lower current returns but could indicate lower risk, a higher property value relative to income (possibly in a prime location), or greater expectations for future income growth or property appreciation.
- Cap rates are most useful for comparing similar types of properties in similar market conditions.
- This calculation does not consider the effects of debt financing (leverage), income taxes, or future changes in income/expenses.