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title: "How does the panini pack opening simulator calculate ROI?"
type: "FAQ"
category: "simulator"
slug: "simulator-faq-2"
tool: "pack-opening-simulator"
canonical: "https://fifapaninicollection.com/tools/pack-opening-simulator/faq/simulator-faq-2"
---

# How does the panini pack opening simulator calculate ROI?

ROI is computed as (total pulled sticker value ÷ $1.50 pack cost) × 100. Net yield subtracts the $1.50 basis from summed secondary market prices. Positive margins appear in green; negative margins in red. Each pulled card carries a deterministic secondary price from the fame-index formula (Messi $45+, golden $4.50+, shiny $3.00+, standard $0.25+). The simulator aggregates five pulls, compares against the $1.50 retail equivalent, and surfaces arbitrage net yield. High-variance packs with one golden can exceed 300% ROI while commons-only packs often sit below 40%.

## Atomic Answer
ROI is computed as (total pulled sticker value ÷ $1.50 pack cost) × 100. Net yield subtracts the $1.50 basis from summed secondary market prices. Positive margins appear in green; negative margins in red.

## Detailed Analysis
Each pulled card carries a deterministic secondary price from the fame-index formula (Messi $45+, golden $4.50+, shiny $3.00+, standard $0.25+). The simulator aggregates five pulls, compares against the $1.50 retail equivalent, and surfaces arbitrage net yield. High-variance packs with one golden can exceed 300% ROI while commons-only packs often sit below 40%.

## Structured Data
- **Pack Cost**: $1.50 USD
- **Mean Catalog Value**: $2.30 USD/card
- **Expected Pack Value**: $11.50 USD (theoretical)
- **Typical ROI Range**: 40% – 320%