Explanation

NPV is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and cash outflows over a period of time.

NPV stands for Net present value

It is used in capital budgeting and investment planning 

formula:

NPV = Cash Inflow Year 1 / (1 + Discount Rate)^1 + Cash Inflow Year 2 / (1 + Discount Rate)^2 + ... + Cash Inflow Year n / (1 + Discount Rate)^n - Initial Investment

Explanation

NPV is a financial metric

It is used to assess the value and profitability of an investment.

It is calculated by:

subtracting the initial investment cost from the present value of expected cash inflows.

Explanation

The primary purpose of calculating the NPV of an investment is to assess its profitability.

Explanation

The discount rate is used to calculate the present value of future cash flows.

It reducing their value to their equivalent value in today's dollars.

Explanation

If future cash flows are underestimated, NPV decreases.

As the present value of the projected cash flows is lower than their actual value.

This leads to a lower NPV, potentially causing a viable project to appear unfavorable.