Net Present Value (NPV) Calculator

Calculate the total value of your project or investment in today's terms. Evaluate capital budgeting decisions by discounting future cash flows against your initial investment cost.

Project Data

Total cost incurred at Year 0.

Amount expected every year for the entire tenure.

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Present Value (PV)

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Investment

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Profitability Index

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Investment Decision

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Verdict

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What is Net Present Value (NPV)?

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. In capital budgeting and investment planning, NPV is used to analyze the profitability of a projected investment or project.

Unlike ROI (Return on Investment), which ignores the timing of cash flows, NPV utilizes the **Time Value of Money (TVM)** concept. It assumes that a rupee today is worth more than a rupee tomorrow because of its potential earning capacity. This tool is essential for Indian entrepreneurs comparing different business opportunities or evaluating expensive machinery purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NPV?
NPV is the sum of the present values of all future cash flows (inflows and outflows) related to an investment.
Why is NPV important?
It helps investors determine if a project's future income is worth the current cost, considering the fact that money loses value over time due to inflation and risk.