galablockchaingame| What is the formula for calculating the internal rate of return? Learn the specific calculation method of internal rate of return

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Internal rate of return (Internal Rate of Return)GalablockchaingameIRR) is an important index in the evaluation of investment projects, which is used to measure the return level of project investment. It represents the discount rate that makes the net present value (Net Present Value, NPV) of the project equal to zero. In investment decisions, IRR is often used to compare with other investment projects to determine which project has more investment value. In this paper, the calculation formula and specific calculation method of IRR are introduced in detail.

1. IRR calculation formula

IRR's formula is based on the concept of net present value (NPV), and its formula is as follows:

NPV = ∑ (CFt / (1 + r) t) = 0

Where CFt represents the cash flow at time t, r is the discount rate, and t is time (usually in years).

Second, the specific calculation method

To calculate IRR, you need to find a discount rate r that makes NPV equal to zero. This usually needs to be solved by iterative method, trial and error method or numerical analysis method. Here are several common methods of calculation:

1. Trial and error method

Trial and error is done by gradually trying different discount rates until you find a discount rate that makes NPV close to zero. The specific steps are as follows:

(1) to determine an initial discount rate R0, you can usually choose the average cost rate of the project or the industry benchmark discount rate.

(2) the NPV value is calculated according to the formula.

(3) adjust the discount rate r according to the positive and negative situation of NPV. If NPV is positive, increase the r value; if NPV is negative, decrease the r value.

(4) repeat steps (2) and (3) until a discount rate r that makes NPV close to zero is found.

two。 Interpolation method

When the discount rates R1 and R2 corresponding to two NPV values close to zero are found by the trial and error method, the interpolation method can be used to solve the IRR. The formula is as follows:

R ≈ R1 + (R2-R1) * (NPV1 / (NPV1-NPV2))

Where NPV1 and NPV2 represent the net present value under the discount rates R1 and R2, respectively.

3. Numerical analysis method

Numerical analysis methods include Newton method, dichotomy and so on, which can solve IRR more accurately. However, due to the complexity of the calculation process, it usually needs to be realized with the help of professional financial software or programming tools.

III. Demonstration of examples

Suppose there is an investment project with an investment of 10000 yuan, and the expected return is shown in the following table:

Year Cash flow (Yuan) 0-10000 1 3000 2 4000 3 5000

Through trial and error, we can find a discount rate of 20% that makes NPV close to zero, that is, the internal rate of return of the project is 20%.

IV. matters needing attention

When using IRR for investment evaluation, you need to be aware of the following:

1. Ensure the accuracy of cash flow data in order to calculate IRR more accurately.

two。 When making a project comparison, it should be ensured that the cash flow of the project has the same duration.

3. When there is an unconventional pattern of cash flow (such as positive and negative alternation in the middle), there may be multiple IRR values, so it is necessary to further analyze the feasibility of the project.