Net Present Value Calculator

Net Present Value Calculator

Calculate NPV from cash flows and a discount rate.

NPV

$2,261.43

Present value of cash flows

$12,261.43

Discounted cash-flow schedule

Shows each cash flow discounted back to present value.

PeriodCash flowDiscount factorPresent value
1$3,000.000.925926$2,777.78
2$3,500.000.857339$3,000.69
3$4,000.000.793832$3,175.33
4$4,500.000.735030$3,307.63

NPV comparison

Present value of cash flows compared with the initial investment.

Present value of cash flows $12,261.43
Initial investment $10,000.00
NPV $2,261.43

Formula

NPV = sum(cash flow_t / (1+r)^t) - initial investment

Calculate NPV from cash flows and a discount rate.

How to Use

Calculate NPV from cash flows and a discount rate. Enter the Initial investment, Cash flows, and Discount rate values and review the NPV and Present value of cash flows outputs after you calculate.

  1. Open the calculator : Start with Net Present Value Calculator.
  2. Enter values : Fill in the required inputs and any optional settings.
  3. Review the result : Read the output and use the about page for more detail if needed.

Common Questions

What does the Net Present Value Calculator estimate?

It discounts future cash flows back to today and compares them with the initial investment.

What can change the result?

Cash-flow timing, the discount rate, taxes, and fees can change the result.

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