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Payback period

The amount of time taken to Break even on an investment. Since this method ignores the time value of Money and Cash flows after the Payback period, it can provide only a partial picture of whether the investment is worthwhile.

Related Terms: 7 Break, Cash, Inc., Low, Lows, Money, Payback period
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Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 52-week low, Adjusted balance method, Average collection period, Average daily balance method, Above par, Accreted value, Accrual of discount, After-tax basis, Amortization of premium