A basic rule in capital budgeting is that if a project’s NPV is larger than or equal to its IRR, then the project should be accepted. T/F
The Statement is False.
Lets first understand what is NPV and what is IRR. Also the difference between the two.
In selecting/evaluating an project involves financial feasibility study, requiring to have an detailed financial analysis based on certain assumptions, workings and calculations like Projections for prices and cost, Period of estimation of the project, Financial alternatives, Financial statements and Computation of ratios such as debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR), net present value(NPV) or internal rate of return(IRR), Projected balance sheet and cash flow statement.
Net Present Value (NPV):
NPV = Present Value of Cash Flow - Initial Investment(s).
Internal Rate of Return (IRR):
IRR is expressed in terms of %. It is expected annual rate of return earned from the project.
Thus from above, NPV and IRR, both are methods in evaluating the project acceptance. However, in case of mutually exclusive investment projects, in some situations, they may give contradictory project proposals like NPV proposes one project while the IRR favours the other project.
Such difference in project proposals from NPV and IRR is due to the following.
Thus, it not correct to compare the IRR and NPV of the same project. Because when IRR of the project = % of cost of capital, then NPV = 0.
A basic rule in capital budgeting is that if a project’s NPV is larger than or...
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