Calculate net present value, profitability index, and IRR for project cash flows.
Use a negative value for an outflow
NPV
-2103.68
Net present value
IRR
8.90 %
Internal rate of return
Profitability Index
0.98
PV inflows / initial outflow
NPV discounts each cash flow by 1 / (1 + r)^t. Profitability index divides the PV of inflows by the absolute initial investment. IRR is the rate that sets NPV to zero, solved iteratively.
NPV is the present value of future cash flows minus the initial investment. If NPV is positive, the project adds value at the chosen discount rate.
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2 insights based on your inputs
This investment destroys $2104 in value. Consider alternatives or negotiate better terms.
You'll recover your initial investment in 3 periods. For liquidity-sensitive projects, shorter payback is preferred.
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Use your hurdle rate, cost of capital, or required return for similar-risk projects. Higher risk typically means a higher discount rate.
A PI above 1.0 means the present value of inflows exceeds the initial outflow. Higher values generally indicate more attractive projects.
IRR is the rate that makes NPV zero. NPV tells you the value created at your chosen discount rate. Use both: NPV for absolute value, IRR for a rate comparison.