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Free Cash Flow to Equity Calculator

Calculate FCFE using multiple methods with comprehensive equity valuation analysis

Calculate Free Cash Flow to Equity

Common Inputs

Method-specific Inputs

Optional: Equity Analysis

FCFE Calculation

$0.00
Free Cash Flow to Equity
Method:Net Income
Net Borrowing:$0.00

FCFE = Net Income + D&A - Fixed CapEx - Working CapEx + Net Borrowing

FCFE Analysis

FCFE Status:Break-even

No cash generation for equity holders

Valuation Insights:
  • • FCFE directly values equity without debt adjustments
  • • Use FCFE for stable capital structure companies
  • • Negative FCFE may indicate growth phase or financial stress
  • • Compare FCFE yield with industry peers for relative valuation

Example: Company Alpha

Financial Data (Net Income Method)

Net Income: $56,000,000

D&A: $50,000,000

Fixed CapEx: $100,000,000

Working CapEx: $25,000,000

Beginning Debt: $110,000,000

Ending Debt: $134,000,000

FCFE Calculation

Net Borrowing: $134M - $110M = $24,000,000

FCFE: $56M + $50M - $100M - $25M + $24M = $5,000,000

Result: $5,000,000 available for equity holders

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FCFE Calculation Methods

1

Net Income

Most common method using NI + D&A

2

EBIT/EBITDA

Starting from operating metrics

3

Cash Flow

Direct from operating cash flow

4

FCFF

Convert from firm cash flow

FCFE vs FCFF

FCFE (Equity)

  • • Cash available to equity holders
  • • Direct equity valuation
  • • Includes debt financing effects

FCFF (Firm)

  • • Cash available to all investors
  • • Total firm valuation
  • • Excludes financing decisions

Formula: FCFE = FCFF - After-tax Interest + Net Borrowing

Understanding Free Cash Flow to Equity

What is FCFE?

Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) represents the cash flow available to equity shareholders after covering operating expenses, capital expenditures, working capital needs, and debt service obligations. It's the cash that can be distributed as dividends or used for share buybacks.

When to Use FCFE?

  • Companies with stable capital structure
  • Direct equity valuation needs
  • Dividend capacity assessment
  • Share buyback analysis

Key Components

Net Borrowing

Change in debt level (Ending - Beginning Debt)

Fixed Capital Investment

Capital expenditures for property, plant, equipment

Working Capital Investment

Changes in operating working capital

Note: Negative FCFE indicates the company requires additional equity financing or is in a high-growth phase with significant capital requirements.

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