Research on the Methods of Investment Project Evaluation: Comparison of NPV, IRR and MIRR

Abstract

Which one of Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return is better to use in different fields is the focus of current research. This paper analyzes the limitations and uniqueness of the use of NPV and IRR based on current research. The research topic of this paper is the relationship and difference between NPV and IRR. The research method of this paper is as follows: firstly, through the description of NPV and IRR respectively, then collect the data and examples used by NPV and IRR, secondly analyze the data and examples, and finally, this study found that in different situations, the use of IRR and NPV also has different advantages and disadvantages, and there is still a gap in the comparative analysis of the use of NPV and IRR in different situations. Therefore, this paper will supplement the gaps in the comparison of NPV, IRR and MIRR with an analysis.