The process of growth and development of any business entity is tightly linked to
investments. This paper elaborates on the application of multiple criteria
methods from the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the aim to create
assumptions for the development of production, particularly focused on
opportunities for investments in table egg production. There were two
alternatives analysed: investment in enriched cages and investment in
alternative production systems. Each of these options had advantages and
disadvantages, that were graded by criteria. Investment in alternative systems
was assessed as a better alternative, as eggs produced in these systems were
estimated to achieve higher income. Financial investments in such systems are
higher, but eggs achieve a higher price in the market than those from enriched
cages. Sensitivity analysis presented the effects that changes in the egg price
and in costs structure have on the net present value of investment. Sensitivity
analysis showed that changes in egg price significantly affect the success of
business, while input costs have less impact on the business result.