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Net Present Value (NPV) is one of the most reliable methods used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment. It calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a specific period.
NPV = Σ [Rt / (1 + i)^t] - Initial InvestmentWhere:
Rt = Net cash inflow-outflows during a single period t
i = Discount rate or return that could be earned in alternative investments
t = Number of timer periods
Net Present Value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time. It analyzes the profitability of a projected investment.
A positive NPV indicates that the projected earnings (in present dollars) exceed the anticipated costs. This generally means the investment is potentially profitable.
The discount rate is typically the company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) or the minimum expected rate of return for the investor.
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