Net Present Value Calculator
Discount a sequence of end-of-period cash flows and subtract the initial outlay.
Your result
FINANCIALEnter your values and select calculate.
On this page How it works & practical examples
How to use the Net Present Value Calculator
Use a rate per cash-flow period and signed net flows in one currency. The first listed amount arrives at the end of period one; the initial outlay is separate.
The calculation
Worked example
A $1,000 outlay and three $400 year-end cash flows at 10% give NPV −$5.26.
Assumptions and limits
Regular periods only. No rate, future flow, risk or investment decision is inferred; taxes and fees are included only through your net cash flows.
Common questions
Which inputs should I use?
Use a rate per cash-flow period and signed net flows in one currency. The first listed amount arrives at the end of period one; the initial outlay is separate.
What does the result exclude?
Regular periods only. No rate, future flow, risk or investment decision is inferred; taxes and fees are included only through your net cash flows.