# Calculated measure (KPI) analysis

Show a calculated measure.

Calculated measure (KPI) summarizes the performance of a given business segment or dimension using a key performance indicator (KPI).

Calculated measure (KPI) analysis

Calculated measure (KPI) analysis

Calculated measure (KPI)Calculated measure (KPI) analysis ![](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Resources/Images/ui_analysis-calculated-measure.png)

## Creating calculated measure (KPI) analyses

Do the following:

1. In Assets, click Analysis.

2. Drag and drop Calculated measure (KPI) into the sheet.

3. Click Add measure and select a measure.

4. Optionally, to add an analysis period, do the following:

   1. In the properties panel, under Analysis properties, turn on Analysis period.

   2. Under Calendar period, select the calendar period to use.

   3. Under Period, select a specific period to use.

   Information noteAnalysis periods requires calendar periods in the logical model. For more information, see [Defining analysis periods with calendar periods in Insight Advisor](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/cloud-services/Subsystems/Hub/Content/Sense_Hub/BusinessLogic/business-logic-calendar.htm).

5. Optionally, in the properties panel, under Appearance, adjust the appearance of the analysis.