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How is the NPV for an investment calculated when cash flows grow at a constant rate?

  • First-Year Cash Flow x (1 + Growth Rate) - Initial Investment
  • Initial Investment + First-Year Cash Flow / Cost of Capital
  • First-Year Cash Flow / (Cost of Capital - Growth Rate) - Initial Investment (correct)
  • Initial Investment - First-Year Cash Flow x Growth Rate

What is the formula for calculating the present value of cash flows as a constant growth perpetuity?

  • Cash Flow + Cost of Capital - Growth Rate
  • Cash Flow x Growth Rate / Cost of Capital
  • Cash Flow / (Cost of Capital + Growth Rate)
  • Cash Flow / (Cost of Capital - Growth Rate) (correct)

Which of the following statements about NPV and cost of capital is true?

  • A cost of capital of 10% always results in a positive NPV.
  • NPV profile decreases as the discount rate increases. (correct)
  • A higher cost of capital always increases NPV.
  • Internal rate of return is greater than NPV.

Why is it useful to compute an NPV profile?

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What does the NPV investment rule imply about the project?

<p>Investing will increase firm value by the amount of NPV. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher NPV indicate compared to a lower NPV when comparing two projects with the same initial investment and horizon?

<p>The project has higher cash flows in the long run. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When comparing two investments with identical IRRs, what is a crucial factor that may differentiate their desirability?

<p>The risk of each investment. (A), The duration of cash flow generation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In assessing whether an IRR is attractive, what should it be compared to?

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Why might a project with a lower IRR still be considered superior to another project?

<p>It has a longer duration of cash flows. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the cost of capital is set at 10% for two projects, what is the significance of this percentage in financial analysis?

<p>It serves as a reference point for evaluating investment performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can we draw about risk when evaluating IRR?

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How do the IRR and NPV of a project relate to each other when similar cash flow patterns exist?

<p>NPV can be higher even if IRR is lower. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Net Present Value (NPV)

The present value of all future cash flows from a project, discounted at the cost of capital.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

The discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of a project equal to zero.

NPV Profile

A visual representation of the project's NPV across a range of discount rates.

Cost of Capital

The discount rate used to evaluate the profitability of an investment project. It represents the minimum expected return required to justify undertaking the project.

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Project Evaluation

The process of determining and analyzing the financial viability of a project by evaluating its present value of future cash flows against the initial investment.

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NPV Investment Rule

A financial decision rule that states that an investment project should be accepted if its NPV is positive and rejected if it is negative.

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Uncertainty

The potential risk associated with a financial decision, often measured as the variability of returns.

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Discount Rate

The rate of return that reflects the market's current perception of risk and time value of money. It is used to discount future cash flows in project evaluation.

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Constant Growth Perpetuity

A stream of cash flows that grow at a constant rate indefinitely.

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Growth Rate

The rate at which cash flows are expected to increase each year.

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Initial Investment

The initial cash outlay required to start a project.

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First-Year Cash Flow

The cash flow generated by a project in the first year of operation.

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Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis

A method used to evaluate investment projects by comparing the present value of future cash flows to the initial investment.

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Higher NPV = More Desirable Project

The higher the NPV, the more desirable the investment project. This means the project is expected to generate more value than the initial investment.

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What is the IRR?

The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a project equal to zero. In simpler terms, it's the rate of return that a project is expected to yield.

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When is the IRR a good indicator of project value?

The IRR is only an appropriate metric for evaluating projects when the cost of capital is known and consistent. Comparing projects solely based on IRR without considering the cost of capital can lead to inaccurate decisions.

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Can two projects with the same IRR have different values?

Even if projects have the same IRR, the long-term project may be more valuable due to its potential for higher cumulative returns over time. This highlights the importance of considering the time value of money.

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How does growth rate influence value?

A higher growth rate in cash flows can result in a higher NPV, even if the IRR is lower, due to the compounding effect of cash flows over time. This indicates a project with a higher growth rate can be more valuable than one with a higher IRR.

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Does risk matter when evaluating projects?

The risk of a project should be considered alongside its IRR to determine its attractiveness. A high IRR on a risky project may be less desirable than a lower IRR on a safer project because a higher risk typically demands a higher return.

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What are the limitations of ranking projects based solely on IRR?

Ranking projects solely based on their IRR can be misleading because it ignores the inherent risk associated with each project. A high IRR on a risky project might not be as attractive as a lower IRR on a safer project.

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What is the cost of capital?

The cost of capital is the minimum required rate of return for an investment that reflects the project's risk level and the company's overall capital structure.

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When is the IRR attractive?

The IRR is attractive when it exceeds the project's cost of capital; this suggests that the project is expected to generate returns that more than compensate for its risk level.

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Study Notes

Valuing Projects and Firms

  • Financial managers face important investment decisions for corporations
  • Net present value rule is superior to other investment rules, maximizing firm value
  • Capital budgeting is the allocation of capital for investments
  • Discounted cash flow method is used for capital budgeting decisions
  • Firms raise capital by issuing stock, and investors determine the price they are willing to pay

Investment Decision Rules

  • Amazon's $13.7 billion Whole Foods purchase was a significant investment decision
  • The NPV investment rule guides managers to maximize firm value by selecting the alternative with the highest NPV
  • Other common methods include the payback rule and the internal rate of return (IRR) rule, which are not always reliable, especially for complex projects

Fundamentals of Capital Budgeting

  • Allocating and managing a firm's capital for future investments
  • Methods used to make these decisions include discounted cash flow (DCF), payback analysis and internal rate of return (IRR)

Valuing Stocks

  • The Law of One Price is used to value firms' equity by considering future dividends, free cash flows, or comparing them to similar publicly traded companies
  • Analyzing how managerial decisions impact stock valuation is a key aspect of this chapter

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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of capital budgeting and investment decision-making. This quiz covers essential concepts like net present value, discounted cash flow, and common investment rules used by financial managers. Dive into practical examples, including major corporate investments like Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition.

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