Payback period

Find out when the investment starts paying off.

Compare the initial investment with the net monthly benefit to estimate the simple payback period.

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Use average values from the same period. You can change the assumptions and recalculate as many times as you need.

02How it works

Understand what the result represents.

Simple payback indicates the time required for accumulated net benefits to match investment. It is useful for initial sorting but does not consider inflation, capital cost or future variations.

Formula usedPayback (months) = initial investment ÷ (monthly savings − additional monthly costs)
How to use calculator
  1. Inform all investment necessary to put the project into operation.

  2. Add the expected monthly savings or revenue after deployment.

  3. Subtract additional monthly operating and maintenance costs.

  4. Calculate and validate the assumptions with engineering and finance before the decision.

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Benefits

Clearer decisions begin with good assumptions.

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Target deadline

Express operating gains as an easy-to-explain payback period.

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Project Comparison

Use the same indicator to order different investment alternatives.

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Sensitivity analysis

Test different savings and costs to view conservative scenarios.

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Cash management

Anticipate when the project recovers capital and starts generating positive balance.

Technical validation

Take the estimate to an engineering scenario.

The results are indicative. Our team can validate data, measurements, scope and assumptions for the reality of your operation.

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