Table of Contents What Is the Payback Period? How to Calculate the Payback Period Payback Period Formula (Averaging Method) Payback Formula (Subtraction Method) Benefits of Using the Payback Period Downsides of Using the Payback Period When Would an Investor Use the Payback Period? FAQ The payback period is when an investment generates enough cashflow or […] The post Payback Period: Formula and Calculation Examples appeared first on SoFi.