Table 5 Indicators for process profitability for Scenario 1 and 2
Indicator | Scenario 1 | Scenario 2 |
|---|---|---|
Unit production cost (US$ year−1) | 48 | 25 |
Gross profit (US$ year−1) | − 1,943,000 | − 1,289,000 |
Net profit (US$ year−1) | − 1,282,000 | − 793,000 |
Gross margin (%) | − 890 | − 588 |
Return on investment (%) | − 17 | − 14 |
Net present value at 7% (US$) | − 18,213,000 | − 12,163,000 |
Payback time (years) | N/A | N/A |