Project the potential intrinsic value of exercised employee stock options over a chosen horizon. Enter the option count, strike price, current market price, expected annual share-price growth, and forecast period to compare today's spread with a future scenario and the cash required to exercise.
The main result is projected pre-tax intrinsic value, not the total market value of the shares. It represents the modeled spread above the strike price across all options.
This is a scenario, not a price prediction. Vesting, expiration, taxes, fees, dilution, and trading restrictions are not included.
For 1,000 options with a $10 strike, an $18 current share price, 7% annual growth, and five years, the projected share price is $25.24 and projected intrinsic value is about $15,245.93.
No. Use the tax-rate input as a planning assumption; actual withholding and final liability can differ.
Yes, where a growth field is provided, but the rate must remain above negative 100 percent.
The math can use fractional shares. Your employer plan or broker may restrict actual purchases or sales to whole shares.
No. The calculator uses the single price or constant growth assumption you enter and does not simulate volatility.
No. It is an educational estimate; confirm option, RSU, or ESPP treatment with a qualified tax professional.
| Variable | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Option count | Vested options you may exercise. | options |
| Strike price | Exercise price per option. | USD |
| Current market price | Current share price. | USD |
| Expected annual growth | Constant price-growth assumption. | % |
| Forecast period | Whole years to project. | years |