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Equity Comp (Options) Calculator
What a stock-option grant is really worth.
Your Numbers
The Result
The Operator's Read
A net gain of about $140,000 before tax. Remember the exercise cost and taxes are real cash — model both before you count the win.
Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational tool, not financial advice
About the Equity Comp (Options) Calculator
Enter your shares, strike price, and an expected exit price to see your exercise cost and net gain.
How the Equity Comp (Options) Calculator Works
3 inputs in, 3 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Options granted | 10,000 |
| Strike price | $1 |
| Expected price at exit | $15 |
Worked Example
Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:
Exercise cost
$10,000
Gross value
$150,000
Net gain
$140,000
The Operator's Read
A net gain of about $140,000 before tax. Remember the exercise cost and taxes are real cash — model both before you count the win.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •This is a single-point calculator — it answers one question at a time. For a full time-based projection, use the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
- •Defaults are illustrative. Replace them with your real numbers before relying on the result.
- •Educational tool only — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equity Comp (Options) Calculator calculate?
Enter your shares, strike price, and an expected exit price to see your exercise cost and net gain. It takes 3 inputs — Options granted, Strike price, Expected price at exit — and returns Exercise cost, Gross value, Net gain.
How do I use the Equity Comp (Options) Calculator?
Enter your figures in the fields above and the result updates instantly. No signup, no limits, and nothing leaves your browser — the math runs on your device.
Is the Equity Comp (Options) Calculator free?
Yes, completely free. For the full time-based simulation — projection tables, scenarios, Excel/PDF export, and AI analysis — see the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
Who built this tool?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. It uses the exact method they'd apply in an engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Equity Comp (Options) Calculator is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
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