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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