Equity Value Estimator
What Is Your Equity Actually Worth?
Model your stock options and RSUs across realistic exit scenarios. Stop guessing — start calculating.
Your Stock Options
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The price you pay per share when you exercise. Found in your option grant agreement.
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Current 409A valuation per share. Ask HR for the latest 409A report.
Standard is 4 years with a 1-year cliff.
Exit / Growth Scenarios
Model three scenarios to understand the range of possible outcomes.
Bear Case
Modest growth or flat
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Base Case
Expected outcome
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Bull Case
Strong growth / IPO
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Multiplier is applied to the current FMV/price. A 5× means the share price grows to 5× its current value.
Current Intrinsic Value
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Vesting Schedule
Tax Considerations
Enter your equity details and growth scenarios to see projected values.
Options vs. RSUs: Key Differences
| Factor | Stock Options (ISO/NSO) | RSUs |
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| Value if stock stays flat | $0 (worthless) | Full value retained |
| Upside potential | Very high (leverage via strike price) | Moderate (1:1 with stock) |
| Tax timing | On exercise (NSO) or sale (ISO) | On vest (ordinary income) |
| Common at | Early-stage startups | Public companies, late-stage |
| Risk level | Higher (can expire worthless) | Lower (always has value if stock > $0) |