Multiple on Invested Capital

Another term used for Equity Multiple. See MOIC, or Equity Multiple.


Frequently Asked Questions about Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC)

Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) is another term for Equity Multiple. It measures the total return on an investor’s capital, expressed as a multiple of the original investment.

Yes, MOIC and Equity Multiple are used interchangeably to describe the same return metric.

Refer to these related glossary entries:
• MOIC
• Equity Multiple
Also see: “Introducing Weighted Equity Multiple: An Alternative for Dynamic CRE Investments”

No, MOIC does not consider the time value of money. For time-sensitive analysis, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) should be used instead.



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