VALUATION
Net Present Value
Measures value created relative to upfront cost under a chosen discount rate.
Formula
NPV = Σ CF_t/(1+r)^t - Initial investment
Variables: Cash flows; discount rate; initial investment
What it means
Measures value created relative to upfront cost under a chosen discount rate.
Example
Positive NPV means discounted inflows exceed the initial outlay under the assumptions.
How to interpret it
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