How accurate are the ROI projections?

Our benchmarks are derived from real AI implementations across industries. However, actual results vary based on implementation quality, organizational readiness, and market conditions. We recommend treating projections as directional guidance for business case development.

What financial metrics does the calculator provide?

The calculator provides Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and Return on Investment (ROI) across conservative, base, and optimistic scenarios.

How are the industry benchmarks sourced?

Benchmarks are compiled from published case studies, vendor data, analyst reports (McKinsey, Gartner, Forrester), and validated against real implementation outcomes from our consulting experience.

Can I model multiple AI initiatives together?

Yes, you can select multiple use cases and the calculator will aggregate the financial impact, accounting for shared infrastructure costs and implementation synergies.

What discount rate is used for NPV calculations?

We use a default 10% discount rate representing typical corporate cost of capital, but this can be adjusted in the assumptions to match your organization's specific requirements.

How does this compare to hiring a consulting firm?

This tool gives you a structured financial baseline in 5-7 minutes. A deeper advisory process can add stakeholder alignment and change planning, but this helps you test the investment logic before moving into more detailed work.

Agentic AI ROI Calculator

By Juan Beltrán — personal website on AI and digital growth for complex B2B industries.

The Agentic AI ROI Calculator is a free financial modeling tool that helps executives project productivity gains, cost savings, and payback periods for AI initiatives. Using industry-specific benchmarks across 25+ use cases, it calculates NPV, IRR, and payback periods with sensitivity analysis, generating a board-ready business case with AI-powered recommendations.

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