A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Main Page

The Finance Section Glossary

Currently viewing the definition of: Net Present Value


	Net present value calculates the discounted future cash flows of a project or investment. In deriving the net present value, the cost of investment is deducted from discounted future, project specific cash flows. If the result is positive the investment is worthwhile and should be pursued.