Agent skill · business finance · jeremylongshore
excel-dcf-modeler
Build discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models in Excel. Use when
Why this skill is useful
Provides a structured approach to building DCF models with specific formulas and industry standards that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Excel DCF Modeler Overview Creates professional DCF valuation models following investment banking standards with WACC calculations and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisites Excel or compatible spreadsheet software Historical financial data for target company Industry comparables for WACC estimation Instructions 1. Create assumptions sheet with revenue growth, margins, WACC, and terminal growth rate 2. Build free cash flow projections (5-year forecast) 3. Calculate terminal value using Gordon Growth Model 4. Discount cash flows and terminal value to present value 5. Sum to get enterprise value, subtract net debt for equity value 6. Add sensitivity tables for key assumptions Output Complete 4-sheet DCF model with assumptions, projections, valuation, and sensitivity Enterprise value and equity value per share Sensitivity analysis on WACC and terminal growth rate Error Handling Error Cause Solution ------- ------- ---------- #DIV/0! in terminal value WACC equals terminal growth Terminal growth must be less than WACC Negative FCF High CapEx or WC needs Review assumptions, may need different model Unrealistic EV Extreme growth assumptions Benchmark against industry comparables Examples Example: Value a SaaS Company Request: "Create a DCF model for a $50M ARR SaaS company growing 30%" Result: 4-sheet model with 5-year projections, 12% WACC, 3% terminal growth, sensitivity tables Example: M&A Valuation Request: "DCF analysis for acquisition target" Result: Model with synergy adjustments, scenario analysis, and per-share valuation Resources Damodaran Online DCF Resources WSO DCF Modeling Guide ${CLAUDESKILLDIR}/references/dcf-formulas.md for Excel formula templates
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