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How to Generate a CAR Analysis (Net Present Value) Report

The CAR (Capital Acquisition Request) Analysis report, specifically the Net Present Value (NPV) report, helps you evaluate the profitability of capital expenditures by calculating the NPV. This metric is essential for understanding the value of investments in today’s terms by considering the time value of money.

From the main dashboard, select the Reports option.

Select CAR Analysis (NPV).

Use the portfolio on the left to choose the parent entity you would like to see in this report.

Configure Report Settings

Limit to:

Show Combined Result of this Entity Including all Dependents: Select this option if you want to include the selected entity and all its dependent entities in the report.
Show Only this Entity: Select this option if you want to see the report for the selected entity only.

Time Frame:

Select the time frame you want to analyze by choosing Past # Months.
Number of Months: Enter the number of months you want to include in the analysis.
Ending: Set the end date to “2024-06-26” or the desired end date for your report.

Click on the Generate Report button to generate the report.

Review the report details displayed on the screen, which will include the average payback period and other relevant metrics. If needed, you can print the report by clicking on the Print This Report button.