Capital Budgeting

Hurdle Rate

Definition

What is Hurdle Rate?

The minimum acceptable return for an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. or project.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Management rejects projects expected to earn less than 16%.

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