Perpetuity Calculator

Present value of a perpetuity: PV = Annual payment / Discount rate.

Use the Perpetuity Calculator

Enter annual payment and discount rate (%). Present value of the perpetuity is calculated.

Inputs

Annual payment and discount rate (%).

Results

Present value (perpetuity)
$20,000

PV = Annual payment / Discount rate. Perpetuity pays forever.

How this calculator works

PV = Annual payment / Discount rate. Rate must be greater than zero.

How to interpret your results

PV is the value today of receiving the payment every year forever.

FAQs

What is a perpetuity?
A stream of equal cash flows forever. PV = Payment / Discount rate.
Which inputs do I need?
Annual payment and discount rate (as %).
When would I use this?
Valuing preferred stock, consols, or any never-ending payment stream.

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Perpetuity Calculator

Present value of a perpetuity: PV = Annual payment / Discount rate.

Use the Perpetuity Calculator

Enter annual payment and discount rate (%). Present value of the perpetuity is calculated.

Inputs

Annual payment and discount rate (%).

Results

Present value (perpetuity)
$20,000

PV = Annual payment / Discount rate. Perpetuity pays forever.

How this calculator works

PV = Annual payment / Discount rate. Rate must be greater than zero.

How to interpret your results

PV is the value today of receiving the payment every year forever.

FAQs

What is a perpetuity?
A stream of equal cash flows forever. PV = Payment / Discount rate.
Which inputs do I need?
Annual payment and discount rate (as %).
When would I use this?
Valuing preferred stock, consols, or any never-ending payment stream.

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