Compute cash left after paying debt obligations.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Levered Free Cash Flow Calculator?
Compute cash left after paying debt obligations. To use the Levered Free Cash Flow Calculator, enter ebitda, change in nwc, capex, mandatory debt payments; it returns levered free cash flow, and shows them instantly as you type.
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How to use the Levered Free Cash Flow Calculator
- Enter your numbers. Start with EBITDA ($), Change in NWC ($), Capex ($), then fill in Mandatory debt payments ($). 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 Levered free cash flow. 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 Levered Free Cash Flow Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| EBITDA ($) | 1,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Change in NWC ($) | 90,000 |
| Capex ($) | 500,000 |
| Mandatory debt payments ($) | 300,000 |
Results
| Levered free cash flow | $910,000.00 |
|---|
With these inputs the calculator returns Levered free cash flow: $910,000.00. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising EBITDA ($) from 1,800,000 to 2,160,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levered free cash flow | $910,000.00 | $1,270,000.00 | +39.6% |
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
Why is it called levered?
It is measured after the company’s interest and principal payments.
What is the difference between EBIT and EBITDA?
EBITDA also adds back depreciation and amortization, so it approximates operating cash profit.
Which accounting standard do the formulas follow?
They use the common textbook definitions that apply under both US GAAP and IFRS unless a tool says otherwise.
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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