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Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
GROUP THREE
. . . a continuation
from Group 2
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND
DIVIDEND POLICY
INVESTMENT &
CAPITAL ASSETS
Significance
it helps businesses to make better
investment decisions. Thus businesses can
improve their overall performance and
achieve their long-term goals.
Net present value (NPV) Internal rate of return (IRR) Payback period
discounts future cash flows to their present the IRR is the rate of return that an calculates the number of years it takes for
value. This is done to account for the time investment project is expected to generate. an investment project to generate enough
value of money, which is the idea that cash flows to cover its initial cost.
money is worth more today than it will be
in the future.
Disadvantage
NET PRESENT VALUE
Advantage
It takes into account the time value of money.
It is relatively simple to calculate and interpret.
It is a versatile method that can be used to
evaluate a variety of different investment
projects.
Net present value (NPV)
Advantage
It is easy to understand and interpret.
It can be used to compare investment projects
of different sizes and lifespans.
It can be used to rank investment projects in
order of profitability.
Internal rate of return (IRR)
Use IRR in conjunction with other capital budgeting methods, such as NPV.
Be careful when interpreting IRR results, especially if there are multiple solutions.
Consider the time value of money when making investment decisions.
Use a realistic discount rate.
Additional note: IRR is not recommended for use in capital budgeting when there are
negative cash flows.
Disadvantage
PAYBACK PERIOD
Advantage
It is very simple to calculate and understand.
It is a good measure of liquidity, as it shows how
quickly a business can expect to recover its
initial investment.
It is a good measure of risk, as projects with
shorter payback periods are generally
considered to be less risky.
Payback Period
Here are some tips for using Payback Period in capital budgeting:
Use the payback period in conjunction with other capital budgeting methods, such as NPV
and IRR.
Consider the time value of money when making investment decisions.
Set a maximum acceptable payback period for investment projects.
Use the payback period to screen investment projects, but do not use it as the sole
criterion for making investment decisions.
The payback period is often used in conjunction with other capital budgeting methods to get
a more complete picture of an investment project.
Let’s Evaluate
A company is considering
investing in a new marketing
campaign. The campaign has an
initial cost of $1 million and is
expected to generate additional
sales of $200,000 per year for five
years. The company's discount
rate is 10%.
Evaluate using the following tools
NPV
IRR
Payback Period
Results of the tools
Accept Reject
NPV
$268,703.50
IRR
23.8%
Payback Period
4.2 years
Results of the tools
Accept Reject
NPV
$268,703.50
IRR
23.8%
Payback Period
4.2 years
Results of the tools
Accept Reject
NPV
$268,703.50
IRR
23.8%
Payback Period
4.2 years
Results of the tools
Accept Reject
NPV
$268,703.50
IRR
23.8%
Payback Period
4.2 years
Over All
These results suggest that the marketing
campaign is a good investment, as it is
expected to generate a positive NPV, has
an IRR that is greater than the company's
discount rate, and has a relatively short
payback period.
BUT. . .
Decision should also
consider other
relevant factors
Resources
Does the business have the resources (e.g., people, budget, time) to
implement the investment successfully
Competitive
landscape Synergies
How will the investment Will the investment generate synergies with
impact the business's other investments that the business has
competitive position? made?
INVESTMENT
Investment
Strategic
DESICION
Decision Intangible
alignment benefits
Is the investment aligned In addition to financial benefits, investments
with the business's overall may also generate intangible benefits, such
strategy and goals? as improved employee morale, increased
customer satisfaction, or enhanced brand
reputation.
Risk
What are the risks associated with the investment,
and how can they be mitigated?