Machine ROI & Payback Calculator
Compare what the work costs you today with what it will cost once the machine is running, and see how many months it takes to earn back the price.
ROI & payback
Does buying this machine make financial sense?
What this work costs you today.
New jobs the machine lets you take on.
Electricity, operator wage, tooling and maintenance.
Not sure of the electricity cost? Work it out with the power cost calculator.
Enter the machine price and your monthly costs to see the payback period.
How this is calculated
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Net monthly gain
What you stop paying (manual labour, outsourced jobs, rejected parts) plus any extra production you can sell, minus the new machine's running costs.
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Payback period
Machine price divided by the net monthly gain. A machine that pays back inside 18 to 24 months is usually an easy decision for a Pakistani SME.
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3-year return
Net gain over 36 months minus the machine price, shown as a percentage of the price. It ignores resale value, so a used machine you can sell later does even better than shown.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good payback period for a machine?
For most small and medium manufacturers in Pakistan, under 24 months is strong and under 12 months is excellent. Beyond 36 months, look hard at a used or refurbished machine to bring the price down.
What should go in the running cost?
Electricity, the operator's wage, tooling and consumables, routine maintenance and any rent for the extra floor space. Leave out costs you already pay today either way.
Should I buy new or used?
Run the calculator twice. A used machine at half the price often pays back in half the time, but budget for an inspection and higher maintenance. Our inspection service can check a used machine before you pay.
Why is my payback shown as never?
The new running cost is higher than the savings and extra revenue combined, so the machine loses money every month. Recheck the inputs or look at a smaller, cheaper machine.