Finance calculator

Net present value calculator

Initial investment is outflow (positive number). Constant annual benefit repeats for N years. Discount at one annual rate.

Inputs

Enter valid numbers. Calculations run entirely in your browser.

Cash spent today.
Same each year.
Per year.

Results

Example

Invest 50,000, 12,000/year for 5 years at 10%: NPV is positive if benefits outweigh discounted cost.

Explanation

NPV = −I + CF × (1 − (1+r)^−n) ÷ r with r as annual discount rate.

FAQ

Uneven cash flows?

This version assumes equal inflows; build a spreadsheet for custom schedules.

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