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Present Value Index

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Present Value Index (PVI)

The ratio of the NPV of a project to the initial outlay required for it. The index is an efficiency measure for investment decisions under capital rationing.
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Present Value Index

The ratio of the net present value of an investment to its total expense. A ratio of more than 1 indicates a profitable investment, while a ratio of less than 1 indicates one that will likely result in a loss. A present value index is used most often when one is making an investment decision and only has a finite amount of risk capital.
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