How to Use Enterprise Value Calculator
The Enterprise Value Calculator estimates the full takeover price of a company by combining all sources of capital and netting out cash. Enter market cap, debt by maturity, preferred equity, minority interest and cash. The Enterprise Value Calculator outputs EV and total debt.
- Pick a currency.
- Enter market capitalisation.
- Enter short- and long-term debt.
- Enter preferred equity and minority interest if applicable.
- Enter cash & equivalents to net out.
Formula & Theory — Enterprise Value Calculator
The Enterprise Value Calculator uses the standard EV definition:
EV = Market Cap + Total Debt + Preferred + Minority Interest - Cash
Total Debt = Short-term Debt + Long-term Debt| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | Common equity at market value |
| Total Debt | Short- + long-term debt |
| Preferred | Preferred equity at book or market |
| Minority Interest | Non-controlling interest |
| Cash | Cash and equivalents |
Assumptions and Limits
The Enterprise Value Calculator assumes book and market debt are similar; lease obligations may need to be added for IFRS 16 / ASC 842.
Use Cases for Enterprise Value Calculator
- M&A pricing — derive offer headlines.
- EV/EBITDA setup — numerator for multiples.
- Cross-company comparison — neutralise leverage differences.
- Capital structure analysis — visualise debt vs equity shares.