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A risk value is an estimate of the cost of a risk that is calculated by multiplying probability by impact.CalculationAt its most basic, a risk value is a simple multiplication of an estimate for probability of the risk and the cost of its impact.risk = probability × impact
ExampleA project costs $100,000 and has a 15% chance of failing. The cost of project risk can be estimated as:risk = 100,000 × 0.15 = $15,000DiscountingA more accurate measure discounts risk to present value. If a building has a fire in 100 years, the damages can be discounted to the present value of the costs. This requires breaking out probability by time period and applying a discount rate to determine the current value of costs.
Probability DistributionsA more accurate measure represents risk as a probability distribution as opposed to a single probability. For example, car insurance may calculate risks using a smooth probability distribution that gives a probability for each dollar amount of damage.NotesA risk value involves forward looking estimates that may turn out to be inaccurate. As such they are considered a forecast.Risk value is not to be confused with value at risk, an investing risk management measure.|
Type | Risk Measure | Definition | An estimate of the cost of a risk. | Use | Commonly used for strategy, decision making, planning and pricing. | Related Concepts | |
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