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NPV calculates profitability using all projected cash inflows and outflows, considering time value of money. A positive NPV suggests a profitable project; a negative NPV suggests a loss. NPV's ...

Enterprise value includes market cap plus total debt minus cash to gauge a firm's true worth. Using EV, investors compare financial health and real size of firms within the same industry. EV is ...

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