Calculators

Investment calculator

Payback period, return and net present value of an investment – for example a new machine or taking over a business.

Investment amount

€

Annual return (profit or savings)

€

Useful life / planning horizon (years)

Discount rate (%)

Residual value at the end of the useful life

€

Result

Payback period (static)

4,3 years

Return per year (average)

23,3 %

Net present value (NPV) at this rate

60.148 €

Positive NPV: at this discount rate, the investment earns more than it costs.

Simplified calculation: static payback-period method and net-present-value method with a constant annual return. Does not replace an investment appraisal with real, fluctuating cash flows or a tax assessment.