In: Finance
Problems with IRR
White Rock Services Inc. has an opportunity to make an investment with the following projected cash flows.
Year |
Cash Flow |
0 |
$1,690,000 |
1 |
−3,886,000 |
2 |
2,225,021 |
a. Calculate the NPV at the following discount rates and plot an NPV profile for this investment:
0%,
5%,
7.5%,
10%,
15%,
20%,
22.5%,
25%,
30%.
b. What does the NPV profile tell you about this investment's IRR?
c. If the company follows the IRR decision rule and their cost of capital is
15%,
should they accept or reject the opportunity? Why is it hard to make a decision on this investment based solely on the IRR rule?
d. If the company's cost of capital is
15%,
should they reject or accept the investment based on its NPV?