payout period

Definition 1
Dividends per share divided by earnings per share.

Definition 2
The early stage, before a project's startup costs and cumulative operating expenses have been recovered, during which cash flow is negative.

Definition 3
The period during which annuity or retirement withdrawals are made.

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