NPV Calculator

Calculate Net Present Value for capital budgeting and investment decisions.

Investment
Upfront cost of the investment (year 0).
%
Required rate of return or WACC.
Cash Flows
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
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Net Present Value

0

0.0% return on investment

0.00

Profitability Index

N/A

Payback Period

Present Value Breakdown
YearCash FlowPV FactorPresent Value
0-1,00,0001.000-1,00,000
130,0000.90910
235,0000.82640
340,0000.75130
445,0000.68300
550,0000.62090
NPV0
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How It Works

NPV discounts all future cash flows to their present value using a discount rate, then subtracts the initial investment. A positive NPV means the project creates value.

The Profitability Index (PI) measures value per dollar invested. A PI > 1.0 indicates a worthwhile investment.

Formula

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How to Use

About the NPV Calculator

What it calculates

This npv calculator models key business metrics for startups and small companies. Calculate Net Present Value for capital budgeting decisions.

When to use it

Use when forecasting runway, pricing, margins, or growth to support business planning.

Example

Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario with the NPV Calculator.

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