VALUATION
Present Value
Converts a future cash flow into today's value.
Formula
PV = CF/(1+r)^t
Variables: Future cash flow CF; discount rate r; time t
What it means
Converts a future cash flow into today's value.
Example
100 received in one year discounted at 5% has PV about 95.24.
How to interpret it
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