NPV Calculator
Net present value of a series of cash flows.
Year 0 first. Negative = outflow. 5 flow(s) parsed.
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Net present value
$2,743.96
Positive NPV — creates value at this discount rate.
About this calculator
NPV discounts each future cash flow back to today and sums them. Positive NPV = creates value at that discount rate.
- Year 0 cash flow is the initial outlay (usually negative).
- Discount rate = your hurdle rate or WACC.
Formula:
NPV = Σ Cₜ ÷ (1 + r)ᵗFrequently asked questions
What discount rate should I use?
For a business: WACC. For personal investments: the after-tax return you could get on a comparable-risk alternative.
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