NPV Calculator for Investment Feasibility Analysis
Calculate the net present value of your project, test cash flows against a discount rate, compare scenarios, and get a practical recommendation before committing capital.
Project Details
Start with the project name, investment type, and currency. These details appear in the final report and make the result easier to interpret.
Investment and Discount Rate
Annual Cash Flows
Enter the expected net cash flow for each year after operating costs and taxes, if applicable. Do not enter sales revenue only; the required input is net cash generated by the project.
Investment Evaluation Result
A short decision reading will appear here showing whether the project creates financial value based on the discount rate and cash flows entered.
Chart and Annual Analysis
| Year | Cash Flow | Discount Factor | Present Value | Discounted Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click calculate to display the table. | ||||
Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
| Scenario | Assumption | NPV | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| It will appear after calculation. | |||
| Discount Rate | NPV | Reading |
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| It will appear after calculation. | ||
Recommendations and Alerts
Practical Recommendations
- Calculate the result to display tailored recommendations.
Important Alerts
- Make sure you enter net cash flows, not sales revenue only.
What is an NPV Calculator?
An NPV calculator helps evaluate investment feasibility by comparing the initial investment with the present value of future cash flows. The core idea is that money today is worth more than the same amount in future years, so expected cash flows are discounted using a rate that reflects capital cost and risk.
How to Use
- Enter the project name, investment type, and currency.
- Set the initial investment, working capital, and discount rate.
- Enter expected net cash flows for each year.
- Review NPV, approximate IRR, profitability index, and payback period.
- Save the PDF report or print it for use in your feasibility study.
Practical Example
If a project requires an initial investment of 50,000 and expected annual net cash flows of 15,000 for 5 years at a 12% discount rate, the tool discounts each annual cash flow to present value and compares the total present value with total investment to decide whether the project adds value.
When is NPV useful?
NPV is useful when comparing projects, evaluating long-term asset purchases, analyzing expansion plans, assessing startups, or reviewing investment decisions where cash flows must be linked to risk and cost of capital.
Frequently Asked Questions About NPV
What does a positive NPV mean?
It means the present value of future cash flows is greater than the required investment, so the project creates financial value based on the assumptions entered.
What does a negative NPV mean?
It means the project does not cover its cost of capital and risk based on expected cash flows, and may require lower costs, higher revenues, or a revised investment plan.
What is the right discount rate?
It depends on financing cost, project risk, and available investment alternatives. Higher-risk projects usually need a higher discount rate than stable projects.
Should I use pre-tax or after-tax cash flows?
After-tax cash flows are usually preferred when taxes are material and known, because the investment decision should reflect actual expected cash for the investor or company.
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Professional Disclaimer
This tool is educational and analytical and depends on user-entered assumptions. The result is not a binding investment recommendation and does not replace a detailed feasibility study or professional financial advice, especially for large or debt-financed projects.