Compute free cash flow available to all capital providers.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the FCFF Calculator — Free Cash Flow to Firm?
Compute free cash flow available to all capital providers. To use the FCFF Calculator — Free Cash Flow to Firm, enter ebit, tax rate, depreciation, capex, increase in working capital; it returns fcff, and shows them instantly as you type.
From revenue to cash flow
Work down the income statement: gross margin, operating margin, EBITDA and net margin. Then confirm profit is real cash with the free cash flow calculator and the accrual ratio.
Efficiency ratios show how fast money turns. The Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator combines DSO, DIO and DPO into one number of days.
- Costs. Marginal cost, average variable cost and the optimal price tools support pricing decisions.
- Elasticity. Price, cross-price and income elasticity show how demand reacts.
How to use the FCFF Calculator — Free Cash Flow to Firm
- Fill in the fields. You will need EBIT ($), Tax rate (%), Depreciation ($), Capex ($), Increase in working capital ($). Use numbers from the same accounting period so the ratios are comparable. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the FCFF. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the FCFF Calculator — Free Cash Flow to Firm using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| EBIT ($) | 1,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Tax rate (%) | 24 |
| Depreciation ($) | 200,000 |
| Capex ($) | 350,000 |
| Increase in working capital ($) | 80,000 |
Results
| FCFF | $682,000.00 |
|---|
With these inputs the calculator returns FCFF: $682,000.00. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising EBIT ($) from 1,200,000 to 1,440,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCFF | $682,000.00 | $864,400.00 | +26.7% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is FCFF used for?
Valuing the whole firm with a DCF at the WACC.
Why use average balances?
Ratios that compare a flow (sales, income) with a balance (assets, equity) are fairer when the balance is averaged over the period.
What is the cash conversion cycle?
It is DIO plus DSO minus DPO: the days between paying suppliers and collecting from customers.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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