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What is the meaning of the term net present value?
Net Present Value (NPV) means the difference between the present value of the future cash flows from an investment and the amount of investment.Present value of the expected cash flows is computed by discounting them at the required rate of return. For example, an investment of $1,000 today at 10 percent will yield $1,100 at the end of the year; therefore, the present value of $1,100 at the desired rate of return (10 percent) is $1,000. The amount of investment ($1,000 in this example) is deducted from this figure to arrive at net present value which here is zero ($1,000-$1,000).A zero net present value means the project repays original investment plus the required rate of return. A positive net present value means a better return, and a negative net present value means a worse return.
Should a negative NPV project be accepted?
A negative NPV (Net Present Value) project should generally not be accepted, as it indicates that the project's expected cash flows, discounted for risk and time, do not exceed the initial investment. Accepting such a project would lead to a decrease in the firm's value and shareholder wealth. It's essential to consider alternative investments that yield a positive NPV to maximize returns. However, in certain strategic situations, a negative NPV project might be considered if it aligns with long-term goals or market positioning.
Do non profitable projects contradict the goal of profit maximization of shareholder wealth?
Although it may appear as a bad idea to invest in non-profitable projects (e.g. those with a negative net present value), companies often invest in them nonetheless as a strategic move. Often times, projects that yield a loss may be used to increase value in other operations of the company. For example: Canon may be loosing money developing new low-priced printers and the project yields a negative return. However, without investing in this project, Canon would be unable to pursue the profitable project of the ink cartridges.
Difference between present value and net present value?
Present value is the result of discounting future amounts to the present. For example, a cash amount of $10,000 received at the end of 5 years will have a present value of $6,210 if the future amount is discounted at 10% compounded annually.Net present value is the present value of the cash inflows minus the present value of the cash outflows. For example, let's assume that an investment of $5,000 today will result in one cash receipt of $10,000 at the end of 5 years. If the investor requires a 10% annual return compounded annually, the net present value of the investment is $1,210. This is the result of the present value of the cash inflow $6,210 (from above) minus the present value of the $5,000 cash outflow. (Since the $5,000 cash outflow occurred at the present time, its present value is $5,000.)
The net present value and profitability index methods to give consistent accept-reject decisions?
Yes, The PI and NPV always give the same decisions to accept or reject the projects. The Project's PI will be greater than 1.00 if the NPV is positive and PI will be less than 1.00 if the NPV is negative
What are some example questions that can help understand the concept of net present value?
How does the time value of money affect the calculation of net present value? What factors should be considered when determining the discount rate for calculating net present value? How do changes in cash flows over time impact the net present value of a project? What is the significance of a positive or negative net present value in evaluating an investment opportunity? How can sensitivity analysis be used to assess the reliability of net present value calculations?
If you want to find the present value of an investment you should choose the financial function?
You can use the PV function or the NPV function. Present Value is the result of discounting future amounts to the present. Net Present Value is the present value of the cash inflows minus the present value of the cash outflows.
What is the reason for negative relationship between bond price and yield?
The Present Value (value now) of a fixed cashflow, paid in the future is calculated using the following formula; Present Value = Cashflow/(1+ yield) As the yield rises, the PV falls.
Would you pursue the investment if the net present value is negative?
No. Unless the non-financial value was more than enough to offset the expected financial loss.
What is the value of negative 9?
negative nine is the value of negative nine
Why should a absolute value never negative?
Because that is the definition of absolute values
What does a negative add a positive equal?
If the absolute value of the negative is bigger than that of the positive, then the answer is negative. If the absolute value of the negative is the same, then zero. If the absolute value of the negative is smaller, then positive. Absolute value is the value ignoring the sign.
Does a positive value multiplied by a negative value equal a positive?
No, the product of the multiplication of a positive and a negative value is negative.
Will a negative number to the fifth power be a positive or negative value?
The result will be a negative value.
Can an absolute value equal a negative?
An absolute value can not be negative.
If an investment project has a positive net present value then the internal rate of return is?
Positive present value indicates a successful investment. In terms of rate of return, a positive present value basically indicates that returns will be higher than the specified rate of return. Zero present values mean returns will meet your specified rate exactly. Negative present values mean returns will be less than required.
Does a negative value multiplied by a negative value eguals a negative?
No, like signs multiply to positive, unlike to negative.
