⏱️ Payback Period Calculator

Calculate how long it takes to recover your investment

📐 Payback Period Formula:

Payback Period = Initial Investment / Annual Cash Flow

For uneven cash flows, cumulative cash flow method is used

💵 Investment Details

Expected annual return from the investment

📊 Payback Results

Payback Period

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Payback Period (Months)

0 months

💰 Cumulative Cash Flow

💡 Analysis:

Enter values to see payback analysis

📝 Notes & Context

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