How to Calculate NPV Using Excel
Learn how to calculate NPV (Net Present Value) using Excel.
NPV (Net Present Value) is a financial formula used to discount future cash flows.
The calculation is performed to find out whether an investment is positive in the future.
Keep in mind that money is always worth more today than in the future.
That is why we discount the future cash flows.
What else could you do with the money if not spent on this project?
The NPV Formula
The Formula:
R= Return which defines the earnings, how much you have made.t= Time which used to define the duration of what you are calculating.I= Discount Rate which used to define your requirement of return.
How to Calculate NPV Using Excel
Step 1) Create a sheet and set up values:
In this example, we will calculate the NPV over a 10 years period.
The Discount Rate, return of requirement is set to 10%.
Copy the values to follow the example.
Paste the values directly into your sheet.
You need to apply the styling on your own, if you want it to be more presentable.
Ensure that you have 10% (percentage) as input and not just 10 in cell B9
Step 2) Start the NPV Function:
- Select cell
E9 - Type
=NPV - Select the
=NPVfunction by clicking it
Step 3) Enter NPV Values:
- Select
B9to Apply "rate" - Type
, or ;to separate and move on to value - Select range
B2:K2 - Press the enter button
Note: The different parts of the function are separated by a symbol, like comma , or semicolon ;
The symbol depends on your Language Settings.
Nicely done!
You have successfully calculated the NPV for a 10 years period and applied a 10% Discount Rate.
In this case, the right answer was 377,87
