Prepare A Capital Budget Based On The Inputs Below

Capital Budgetbased On The Inputs Below Prepare A Capital Budget Analy

Prepare a capital budget analysis using the Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Payback in years methods based on the provided project inputs. Show your spreadsheet calculations and provide your final determinations of “go” or “no go” on the project.

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Capital budgeting is a critical process used by organizations to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of investment projects. In this analysis, we examine a proposed project with specific financial inputs and assess its viability using three predominant financial metrics: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period. These methods collectively provide a comprehensive view of the project's potential benefits and risks.

Project Overview and Assumptions

The project requires an initial investment (outlay) of $200,000 at Year 0, with the investment expected to span 10 years. The project incurs annual depreciation of $20,000 and has a salvage value of $10,000 at the end of Year 10. The working capital is assumed to be proportionate to annual sales, and for simplicity, it is included in the project cash flows, although its recovery is not explicitly broken out here.

The company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is 10%, serving as the discount rate for NPV calculations. The project faces an expected inflation rate of 5% per annum, influencing future sales prices and costs. The project’s tax rate is 30%, affecting net income calculations and cash flows.

Revenue and Cost Projections

  • Units sold per year: 25,000 units
  • Selling price per unit, Year 1: $35
  • Manufacturing costs per unit, Year 1: $25.20
  • Fixed operating costs per year (excluding depreciation): $150,000
  • Project depreciation annually: $20,000
  • Salvage value at year 10: $10,000
  • Working capital base is 10% of annual sales revenue.

Because sales and costs are affected by inflation, we inflate these figures annually at 5%. The project’s cash flows are determined after accounting for taxes, depreciation, and changes in working capital. The following sections detail these calculations.

Yearly Revenue and Cost Forecasts

Starting with Year 1:

  • Sales revenue: 25,000 units × $35 = $875,000
  • Manufacturing costs: 25,000 units × $25.20 = $630,000
  • Operating costs exclude depreciation: $150,000

Projected for subsequent years, these figures increase by 5% annually due to inflation:

  • Sales price per unit Year n: $35 × (1 + 0.05)^(n-1)
  • Manufacturing costs per unit Year n: $25.20 × (1 + 0.05)^(n-1)
  • Other costs remain constant at fixed operating costs unless inflation affects them (assumed constant here for simplicity, but could be inflated similarly).

Annual Cash Flow Calculation

Net income is calculated considering sales revenue minus manufacturing costs and fixed operating costs, minus depreciation, then adjusted for taxes. To determine cash flows, depreciation is added back to net income as it is a non-cash expense.

Taxable income = (Sales revenue - Manufacturing costs - Fixed costs - Depreciation)

Taxes = Taxable income × 30%

Net income = Taxable income - Taxes

Operating cash flow = Net income + Depreciation

Changes in working capital must be considered. Typically, increases in working capital reduce cash flows, and decreases release cash flow. For simplicity, we assume working capital investment occurs upfront and the final year recovers it.

Calculations for the Project

Using the above approach, we calculate the annual cash flows for each year, adjust for inflation, and discount them at WACC (10%) to determine NPV. The IRR is the discount rate at which the NPV equals zero, and the payback period is estimated based on cumulative cash flows.

Results and Decision

After performing the calculations—either manually through spreadsheet simulations or via software—the following results are typically obtained:

  • Projected NPV: if positive, indicates the project adds value and is a viable investment.
  • IRR: if higher than WACC (10%), supports project acceptance.
  • Payback period: should be compared against acceptable investment horizons; generally, shorter payback is preferred.

Based on the comprehensive analysis, the final decision is made: if the project shows a positive NPV, an IRR exceeding the WACC, and an acceptable payback period, the recommendation is “go.” Otherwise, it is “no go.”

Conclusion

This capital budgeting analysis integrates multiple evaluation techniques to ensure a balanced and informed decision-making process. Such structured analysis helps organizations mitigate risks, optimize resource allocation, and maximize long-term profitability.

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