Skills

Creating Financial Models

Provides an advanced financial modeling suite with DCF analysis, sensitivity testing...

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npx skills add anthropics/claude-cookbooks --skill creating-financial-models -g -a claude-code -y
Category
Testing
Updated
6d ago
License
MIT
Context cost
Lightabout 1,221 tokens
Runs scripts
Yes, review before use

What it does

This skill provides an advanced financial modeling suite with DCF analysis, sensitivity testing, Monte Carlo simulations, and scenario planning for investment decisions

Financial Modeling Suite

A comprehensive financial modeling toolkit for investment analysis, valuation, and risk assessment using industry-standard methodologies.

Core Capabilities

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

  • Build complete DCF models with multiple growth scenarios
  • Calculate terminal values using perpetuity growth and exit multiple methods
  • Determine weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
  • Generate enterprise and equity valuations

2. Sensitivity Analysis

  • Test key assumptions impact on valuation
  • Create data tables for multiple variables
  • Generate tornado charts for sensitivity ranking
  • Identify critical value drivers

3. Monte Carlo Simulation

  • Run thousands of scenarios with probability distributions
  • Model uncertainty in key inputs
  • Generate confidence intervals for valuations
  • Calculate probability of achieving targets

4. Scenario Planning

  • Build best/base/worst case scenarios
  • Model different economic environments
  • Test strategic alternatives
  • Compare outcome probabilities

Input Requirements

For DCF Analysis

  • Historical financial statements (3-5 years)
  • Revenue growth assumptions
  • Operating margin projections
  • Capital expenditure forecasts
  • Working capital requirements
  • Terminal growth rate or exit multiple
  • Discount rate components (risk-free rate, beta, market premium)

For Sensitivity Analysis

  • Base case model
  • Variable ranges to test
  • Key metrics to track

For Monte Carlo Simulation

  • Probability distributions for uncertain variables
  • Correlation assumptions between variables
  • Number of iterations (typically 1,000-10,000)

For Scenario Planning

  • Scenario definitions and assumptions
  • Probability weights for scenarios
  • Key performance indicators to track

Output Formats

Read the whole SKILL.md on GitHub

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