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I built a Chrome extension for instant back-of-envelope DCF models

I built a Chrome extension for instant back-of-envelope DCF models

by 7777777phil·Feb 12, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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The Take

Quick DCF wraps a compact DCF engine into a browser toolbar: type a ticker, tweak growth/WACC/terminal via sliders, and get an intrinsic-value vs current-price readout plus a 10-year FCF projection. It’s privacy-friendly (calculations local, no account) and small in size, but the idea isn’t novel — the win here is convenience and speed rather than a new valuation method. Watch the Yahoo Finance data dependency and the simplifications in the DCF assumptions if you plan to use it for real investing.

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Retail investors, value investors, finance students, and anyone who wants a quick intrinsic-value check without signing up for a service

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