Zebra BI Charts visual includes a built-in CAGR arrow that captures the compound annual growth rate across the displayed time range.
The CAGR arrow (Compound Annual Growth Rate arrow) is a visual indicator that shows the consistent rate at which a metric (like revenue, users, or sales) has grown over a period of time. Instead of focusing on year-by-year fluctuations, the arrow highlights the underlying growth trend as a single, annualized percentage.
How to add CAGR arrow to an existing visual
- Add a Zebra BI Charts visual to the canvas
- Insert a field into the Category placeholder and one measure in the Values placeholder
- Enter the Annotation layer in Zebra BI Charts
- Select the icon “Add CAGR arrow” and the calculation with the arrow will appear
Upgrades
- Add another attribute to the Groups placeholder to access Small multiples
- This will also add the Action dots to the CAGR calculation, indicating positive and negative impacts in comparison to other multiples.
- Additionally, you can include comments on a particular CAGR calculation to highlight its importance and provide more details about it.
Enter the annotation layer and hover over the CAGR calculation to access additional settings.
Save the comment by pressing the checkmark icon in the Comment box.
How to deactivate CAGR
To deactivate the feature, go back to the annotation layer and hover over the CAGR label. The menu below will appear, allowing you to delete the calculation.
Conclusion
CAGR is far more than just a financial metric—it’s a strategic lens through which businesses can assess long-term performance with clarity. Whether evaluating investment returns, tracking revenue growth, forecasting market trends, or benchmarking across business units, CAGR offers a simple yet powerful way to measure consistent progress over time. Its ability to smooth out short-term volatility makes it indispensable in strategic planning, investor reporting, and financial modeling. While not suited for every situation—especially those involving short-term or highly volatile data—CAGR remains one of the most reliable indicators for understanding sustained growth in a world increasingly focused on long-term value creation.