View the Current Value of your Options
Want to see what your stock options are currently worth? If your company has enabled option valuations and added their most recent company valuation, you can view your current option value in your Cake portfolio.
Looking for future projections instead? If you want to estimate what your options could be worth in the future, check out our guide on how to Estimate your option's future value using the equity calculator.
View your current option value
Go to Portfolio in your main menu
Click View to see your holdings
Find the Options tab (this only appears if you have multiple types of securities)
Review your estimated value - this shows what your options are worth based on the company's most recent valuation
Toggle between before and after exercise price
Your option value can be displayed in two ways:
Before exercise price - the gross value of your options
After exercise price - the net value after paying the exercise cost
Use the toggle switch next to "After exercise price" to switch between these views and see which calculation you prefer.
Why you might not see an option value
Your estimated option value will only appear if:
The company has enabled option valuations for employees
The company has added their most recent valuation to Cake
If you see $0 or no estimated value, it means either the company hasn't enabled this feature or they haven't added their current company valuation yet. Contact the company you work for directly to ask about enabling option valuations or for updates on the company valuation.
Understanding your option value
The estimated value shown is calculated using:
The company's most recent valuation (added by the company)
Your total number of granted options
Current share price (company valuation ÷ total securities)
Exercise price (if viewing "after exercise price")
Important note: This is an estimated value based on the company's most recent valuation and is for informational purposes only. Actual option value may vary. If you wish to discuss your option value, contact the company you work for directly.
Still Need Help?
If you have questions about your holdings or need technical support with the platform, reach out to our support team through the chat in the bottom right corner. For questions about the value of your options, contact your company directly.