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NPV Calculator

Calculate net present value (NPV) and IRR from cash flows and a discount rate

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Calculate net present value (NPV) and IRR from cash flows and a discount rate

Inputs

$

Upfront cost or capital outlay (entered as positive, treated as outflow)

%

Annual rate used to discount future cash flows (e.g. cost of capital)

Y1
$
Y2
$
Y3
$
Y4
$

Results

Net Present Value

$18,386.72

Investment is profitable at this rate

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Rate at which NPV = 0

18.03%
Initial Investment-$100,000.00
Total undiscounted cash flows$150,000.00
Total discounted present value$118,386.72

Discounted Cash Flow Table

PeriodCash FlowPresent Value
Now-$100,000.00-$100,000.00
Y1$30,000.00$27,272.73
Y2$40,000.00$33,057.85
Y3$50,000.00$37,565.74
Y4$30,000.00$20,490.40
NPV$50,000.00$18,386.72