In: Accounting
One year ago, your company purchased a machine used in manufacturing for $ 115,000. You have learned that a new machine is available that offers many advantages and that you can purchase it for $ 160,000 today. The CCA rate applicable to both machines is 30 %; neither machine will have any long-term salvage value. You expect that the new machine will produce earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $ 45,000 per year for the next 10 years. The current machine is expected to produce EBITDA of $ 20,000 per year. All other expenses of the two machines are identical. The market value today of the current machine is $ 50,000. Your company's tax rate is 45 %, and the opportunity cost of capital for this type of equipment is 11 %. Should your company replace its year-old machine?
What is the NPV of replacement?