IRR Calculator
Internal rate of return on cash flows.
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Results
- IRR
- 10.41%
- Total cash returned
- $65,000.00
- Net profit
- $15,000.00
- Simple multiple
- 1.3×
- NPV at 10%
- $489.72
Quick answer
IRR is the discount rate at which a project's net present value equals zero — the annualised return implied by its cash flows.
How to use the IRR Calculator
- 1Enter the upfront investment as a positive number.
- 2List each year's cash inflow separated by commas.
- 3Compare IRR to your hurdle rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good IRR?
It must exceed your cost of capital; private equity often targets 20%+.
Why can IRR be misleading?
It assumes reinvestment at the IRR itself and can produce multiple answers with alternating cash flows.