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Capitalization Rate Calculator

Calculate the capitalization rate — annual net operating income divided by property value — to gauge an income property's unlevered return. Use it for apples-to-apples comparison of commercial and multifamily properties independent of how they are financed.

Annual Net Operating Income ($)

Property Value ($)

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Accounting

Net Present Value (NPV) Calculator

Calculate the Net Present Value of a project's future cash flows to decide whether an investment creates or destroys value. Use it when evaluating capital projects, acquisitions, or any long-term spending decision.

Initial Investment ($)

Annual Cash Flow ($)

Project Life (years)

Discount Rate (%)

Cash Flow Timing

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Key differences

	Capitalization Rate Calculator	Net Present Value (NPV) Calculator
Category	Real Estate	Accounting
Inputs required	2	5
Result	Cap Rate (%)	Net Present Value ($)
What it does	Calculate the capitalization rate — annual net operating income divided by property value — to gauge an income property's unlevered return. Use it for apples-to-apples comparison of commercial and multifamily properties independent of how they are financed.	Calculate the Net Present Value of a project's future cash flows to decide whether an investment creates or destroys value. Use it when evaluating capital projects, acquisitions, or any long-term spending decision.