Investment appraisal
NPV calculator for annual investment cash flows
The npv studio calculator helps estimate net present value from a series of annual cash flows. It is designed for project appraisal, business cases, capital investment decisions, and finance education.
Open the interactive NPV calculatorWhat the calculator shows
- Net present value using the selected discount rate.
- Annual cash flow bars before discounting.
- Discounted cash flow bars in present-day terms.
- Cumulative cash flow lines for nominal and discounted values.
- Equivalent annual value for comparing investment alternatives.
When to use an NPV calculator
Use an NPV calculator when an investment has costs and benefits spread over time. A positive NPV suggests the investment creates value at the selected discount rate, while a negative NPV suggests it does not meet that required return.