NPV and Investment Rules

Evaluate investment decisions with NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Profitability Index

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Investment Metrics
Net Present Value (NPV): $15,396.24
Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 12.49%
Payback Period: 3.27 years
Profitability Index: 1.15
Decision Rule:
-- NPV > 0: Accept the project
-- IRR > Discount Rate: Accept
-- PI > 1.0: Accept
Key Insight: When NPV and IRR conflict (rare), NPV is the correct decision rule. This happens with unconventional cash flows (multiple sign changes).
NPV Profile: How NPV Changes with Discount Rate
Cash Flow Breakdown