Net Present Value Calculator
About Net Present Value Calculator
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.
- Open the calculator : Use Net Present Value Calculator from the Finance category.
- Check the inputs : Review the required values and any optional settings.
- Read the formula : Use the formula and notes below to understand how the result is produced.
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.
Inputs
- Initial investment
- Cash flows
- Discount rate
Outputs
- NPV
- Present value of cash flows
Formula
NPV = sum(cash flow_t / (1+r)^t) - initial investment