What is Gross MOIC?
Fees deduct करने से पहले invested capital का gross multiple, total return factor।
Description
Gross MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) expresses the total return as a simple multiple of the original investment, before fund-level fees. A Gross MOIC of 1.8x means an investor's capital generated 1.8 times its original amount at the asset level, AED 100,000 invested grew to AED 180,000 in total value.
While IRR measures the annualized rate of return (time-sensitive), MOIC measures the absolute return multiple (time-agnostic). A 2.0x MOIC over 3 years represents roughly 26% IRR, but the same 2.0x over 7 years is only about 10% IRR. Both metrics together give a complete picture, MOIC shows magnitude while IRR shows efficiency.
Off-plan investors in prime Dubai communities who bought during the 2020-2021 market dip and sold at 2024 peak prices achieved Gross MOICs of 1.5-2.5x within 3-4 years. Value-add fund strategies in Dubai typically target 1.5-2.0x Gross MOIC over a 5-year fund life, while core strategies target 1.3-1.5x with more stable cash yields.
फ़ॉर्मूला
Gross MOIC = (Total Distributions + Remaining Value) / Total Invested CapitalHow to interpret
A Gross MOIC below 1.0x means capital was lost. Between 1.0-1.5x is modest. 1.5-2.0x is strong for a 3-5 year hold. Above 2.0x is exceptional. Always evaluate alongside holding period and risk taken, a 1.5x MOIC on a core Dubai Marina apartment is more impressive than a 1.5x on a speculative land play.
दुबई मार्केट संदर्भ
Dubai's strong appreciation cycle from 2021 to 2024 delivered exceptional MOIC outcomes for early-cycle investors. Buyers in communities like Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay, and Emaar Beachfront in 2020-2021 saw property values increase 60-100% within 3-4 years, translating to gross MOICs of 1.6-2.0x before accounting for rental income. These outcomes were driven by a specific combination of post-pandemic demand and limited supply, not necessarily repeatable in the current higher-price environment.
Frequently asked questions
The ratio of total value returned (distributions plus remaining value) to total capital invested, calculated before deducting fund management fees and carried interest.
The standard formula is: Gross MOIC = (Total Distributions + Remaining Value) / Total Invested Capital. Applying it consistently lets you compare projects on a like-for-like basis, which is the point of the metric.
A Gross MOIC below 1.0x means capital was lost. Between 1.0-1.5x is modest.
Dubai's strong appreciation cycle from 2021 to 2024 delivered exceptional MOIC outcomes for early-cycle investors. Buyers in communities like Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay, and Emaar Beachfront in 2020-2021 saw property values increase 60-100% within 3-4 years, translating to gross MOICs of 1.6-2.0x before accounting for rental income.
Oliva feeds Gross MOIC into a proprietary 6-dimension score that rates eparticularly Dubai project on Financial Value, Market Dynamics, Location, Developer Trust, Risk, Macro Context, and Liquidity. This keeps comparisons consistent across hundreds of listings.
Off-plan investors in prime Dubai communities who bought during the 2020-2021 market dip and sold at 2024 peak prices achieved Gross MOICs of 1.5-2.5x within 3-4 years. Value-add fund strategies in Dubai typically target 1.5-2.0x Gross MOIC over a 5-year fund life, while core strategies target 1.3-1.5x with more stable cash yields.
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