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Contingency Portfolio Value
The risk-adjusted value of your open contingency cases.
Your Numbers
The Result
The Operator's Read
Your open book is worth about $742,500 on a risk-adjusted basis. Contingency firms are cash-flow lumpy — this number, not last month's collections, is your true pipeline.
Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational tool, not financial advice
About the Contingency Portfolio Value
Enter total potential recovery across open cases, average win probability, and contingency percentage for a risk-adjusted portfolio value.
How the Contingency Portfolio Value Works
3 inputs in, 1 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Total potential recovery | $5,000,000 |
| Average win probability | 45% |
| Contingency fee | 33% |
Worked Example
Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:
Risk-adjusted fee value
$742,500
The Operator's Read
Your open book is worth about $742,500 on a risk-adjusted basis. Contingency firms are cash-flow lumpy — this number, not last month's collections, is your true pipeline.
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 Contingency Portfolio Value calculate?
Enter total potential recovery across open cases, average win probability, and contingency percentage for a risk-adjusted portfolio value. It takes 3 inputs — Total potential recovery, Average win probability, Contingency fee — and returns Risk-adjusted fee value.
How do I use the Contingency Portfolio Value?
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 Contingency Portfolio Value 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 Contingency Portfolio Value is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
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