DCF Calculator
Our free DCF Calculator (Discounted Cash Flow Calculator) helps you determine the intrinsic value of stocks by analyzing future cash flows. This powerful tool is essential for value investors looking to make informed investment decisions. Save and manage multiple DCF calculations for different stocks, with automatic saving and easy switching between calculations.
Discounted Cash Flow Calculator
Understanding DCF Analysis
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a fundamental valuation method used by investors to determine the intrinsic value of a company. It works by:
- Projecting future cash flows
- Discounting them back to present value
- Adding up all discounted cash flows to get the total value
Alternate Valuation Methods
While DCF analysis is excellent for forward-looking valuation, other valuation methods may be more appropriate depending on your analysis goals:
Reverse DCF Analysis
For understanding market expectations and implied growth rates, reverse DCF analysis may be more suitable. It helps you determine what growth rate would be needed to justify a stock's current price.
Try our Reverse DCF CalculatorDividend Discount Model (DDM)
For companies with stable and predictable dividend payments, the DDM method may be more appropriate. It values a company based on its projected future dividends.
Try our DDM CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
What is a DCF Calculator?
A DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) Calculator estimates the intrinsic value of a stock based on projected future cash flows. It helps investors make informed decisions by valuing companies using the discounted cash flow method.
How accurate is this discounted cash flow calculator?
Our calculator uses industry-standard formulas and lets you customize key assumptions for more accurate results. The accuracy depends on the quality of your inputs and realistic growth and discount rate assumptions.
Who should use a DCF calculator?
Value investors, analysts, and anyone interested in estimating the fair value of a stock can benefit from using a DCF calculator.
What inputs do I need for a discounted cash flow calculator?
You need the current free cash flow per share, expected growth rate, number of years of growth, terminal growth rate, and discount rate. Our calculator makes it easy to enter these values and get instant results.
How do I manage multiple DCF calculations?
Our calculator automatically saves your DCF calculations in your browser's local storage. You can create multiple calculations by clicking the "+" button, switch between them by clicking on their cards, and delete them using the "x" button in the top right corner of each card. Each calculation is saved with its stock name, inputs, and results, making it easy to compare different valuations.
How does the auto-save feature work?
The calculator automatically saves your changes after 1 second of inactivity. When you enter a stock name or update any input field, the changes are saved locally in your browser. This ensures you never lose your work, even if you accidentally close the browser or navigate away from the page. Your saved calculations will be available when you return to the calculator.
What happens to my saved calculations if I clear my browser data?
Since the calculations are stored in your browser's local storage, clearing your browser data will remove all saved DCF calculations. We recommend exporting important calculations or taking screenshots if you plan to clear your browser data.
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