{"id":45560,"date":"2024-04-15T21:59:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=45560"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:59:46","slug":"in-capital-budgeting-a-negative-net-present-value-results-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-capital-budgeting-a-negative-net-present-value-results-in\/","title":{"rendered":"In capital budgeting, a negative net present value results in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;zero economic value added&#8221; option2=&#8221;percent economic value added&#8221; option3=&#8221;negative economic value added&#8221; option4=&#8221;positive economic value added&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. negative economic value added.<\/p>\n<p>Economic value added (EVA) is a measure of a company&#8217;s profitability. It is calculated by taking the company&#8217;s net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) and subtracting the company&#8217;s weighted average cost of capital (WACC). A negative EVA indicates that the company is not generating enough profit to cover its cost of capital. This can be a sign that the company is not investing in profitable projects or that it is not managing its costs effectively.<\/p>\n<p>A negative EVA can also be caused by a decline in the company&#8217;s profitability. For example, if the company&#8217;s sales decline, its NOPAT will also decline. This can lead to a negative EVA even if the company is still investing in profitable projects.<\/p>\n<p>If a company has a negative EVA, it should take steps to improve its profitability. This may involve investing in more profitable projects, managing its costs more effectively, or raising its prices. 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