Investment Appraisal Tool
NPV & investment calculator
Thinking of buying equipment, a property, or funding a project? See whether the expected returns actually beat your cost of capital — with NPV, IRR and payback.
Initial investment (upfront cost)
R
What you pay out today (year 0).
Discount ratecost of capital
Your required return / cost of finance. The hurdle the project must beat.
Expected cash flow each year
Net cash you expect to receive at the end of each year.
Net Present Value (NPV)
R0
today's value of the investment
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IRR
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Payback
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Profit. Index
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Total cash in (undiscounted)R0
Present value of cash inR0
Less: initial investment-R0
= Net Present ValueR0
A positive NPV means the project is expected to add value at your chosen discount rate. Estimates only — actual returns vary. Account on Me can build a full investment appraisal & financing model for any major decision.