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NPV Calculator
Calculate the net present value of an investment or project using an initial investment, discount rate and a series of future cash flows.
Enter one cash flow per period, separated by commas. The first value is Year 1, the second is Year 2, and so on.
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How to Use the NPV Calculator
Enter the discount rate and projected cash flows to calculate net present value.
Practical Example
If future cash inflows discounted to today total USD 12,000 and the initial investment is USD 10,000, NPV is USD 2,000.
Factors That Affect the Result
The discount rate, timing of cash flows, forecast accuracy, terminal assumptions and initial investment can materially change NPV.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does positive NPV mean?
Under the assumptions used, discounted inflows exceed discounted outflows.
Can NPV be negative?
Yes.
Does NPV depend on the discount rate?
Yes, strongly.