XIRR in WPS Spreadsheet helps calculate the internal rate of return for irregular cash flows; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All current tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
XIRR is a financial function in WPS Spreadsheet that calculates the internal rate of return for irregular cash flows. You can find it through the Insert Function dialog, enter it directly in a cell, or review its syntax and parameter details to check the values, dates, and optional guess argument.
This function is useful for investment return analysis, project cash flow evaluation, and financial model review. When using it, make sure the cash flow range includes both positive and negative values and that each cash flow has a corresponding date.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula entry; internet access is needed for downloads or online help |
| Other | You need an editable spreadsheet file and data ranges that contain cash flow amounts and dates |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Formula tab includes the Insert Function entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the XIRR function for calculating the internal rate of return for irregular cash flows, with support for both the Insert Function dialog and direct formula entry. | Excel provides XIRR(values, dates, [guess]) to return the internal rate of return for a schedule of cash flows that is not necessarily periodic. | Google Sheets provides XIRR(cashflow_amounts, cashflow_dates, [rate_guess]) for investments with potentially irregularly spaced cash flows. | Notion formulas work on database properties and built-in functions, but its help content focuses on database formula properties rather than a spreadsheet-style XIRR financial function. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports field validation and custom formula validation for form fields, but it does not provide a spreadsheet XIRR function for investment return analysis. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can enter XIRR directly in spreadsheet cells. Distinct: WPS also provides an Insert Function entry and parameter guidance for faster checking in financial worksheets. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers a closely comparable XIRR function and is also designed for spreadsheet-based financial calculation. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports XIRR, with stronger emphasis on browser-based collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to database property calculations and workspace organization than spreadsheet formula entry. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on form validation workflows rather than spreadsheet-based return calculations. |
| Official Source | — | XIRR function | XIRR | Intro to formulas | Form field validations |
Overall Conclusion
For irregular cash flow return calculations in spreadsheets, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide direct XIRR-style support. Notion and Adobe are more suitable for database formulas or form validation workflows than spreadsheet financial function entry.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How XIRR helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investment return analysis | Finance teams | Cash flow dates are irregular, so periodic functions are not enough | Use XIRR to calculate returns based on actual dates |
| 2 | Financing plan comparison | Business teams | Different plans have different repayment dates and are hard to compare | Calculate XIRR for each plan and compare the results |
| 3 | Personal portfolio review | Individual investors | Irregular deposits and withdrawals make returns harder to estimate | Use XIRR with amount and date ranges |
| 4 | Financial model review | Auditors and analysts | Return results need to be checked against the input parameters | Review values, dates, and guess in the function dialog |
| 5 | Classroom demonstration | Teachers and students | Syntax and parameter meaning need to be shown clearly | Use Insert Function and parameter guidance for explanation |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| XIRR formula entry and calculation | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced value-added features | Availability may vary by product page | More value-added features may be included depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learning functions and handling routine financial calculations | Free | The XIRR function itself is available directly for regular spreadsheet work |
| Needing broader cross-device or value-added office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more PDF, template, cloud, or other value-added capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page