2. What do you mean by NPV?
NPV or Net Present Value is how much an investment is worth throughout
its lifetime, discounted to today’s value.
Used in Capital Budgeting and Investment planning.
Difference between present value of cash inflows with outflows over a
period of time.
4. Method of calculating NPV
• Formula: NPV= Rt/(1+i)^t
Where, Rt= Net cash flow(inflow – outflow)
i = discount rate
t= time period
5. Example:
Find out NPV of Project A & B. i= 10% .
Project A B
0 1000000 1000000
1 325000 300000
2 325000 400000
3 325000 200000
4 325000 300000
The NPV of project A will be 232000 and
Project B will be 122091.
Since the NPV of Project A is higher it will be
accepted.
6. Advantages Disadvantages
Incorporates time value of
money.
Helps in Decision making.
× Accuracy depends on inputs.
× No use in comparison of
projects.
× Hidden costs.