Reference no: EM132858853
Question - One year ago, your company purchased a machine used in manufacturing for $120,000. You have learned that a new machine is available that offers many advantages and that you can purchase it for $170,000 today.
The CCA rate applicable to both machines is 20%; neither machine will have any long-term salvage value.
You expect that the new machine will produce earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $40,000 per year for the next 10 years.
The current machine is expected to produce EBITDA of $23,000 per year.
All other expenses of the two machines are identical. The market value today of the current machine is $50,000. Your company's tax rate is 40%, and the opportunity cost of capital for this type of equipment is 10%.
Required -
1) What is the NPV of replacement?
2) Should your company replace its year-old machine?