Discover how to easily calculate the payback period of investments using Excel, a crucial skill for evaluating financial projects and capital budgeting.

Definition: An investment’s payback period in years is equal to the net investment amount divided by the average annual cash flow from the investment. What it means: How long will it take to get my ...

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