Financial models & model mechanics · Core

Sensitivity table

Also called: sensitivity grid, data table

ELI5

A table showing output changes across combinations of selected input assumptions.

Used in conversation

“Which version of sensitivity table should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Sensitivity table” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches financial models & model mechanics.

Why it matters: In financial models & model mechanics, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

Sources & evidence · 7

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Y Combinator — YC Startup Library — fundraising and pitching resourcesSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Financial Accounting Standards Board — FASB Accounting Standards CodificationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Small Business Administration — Break-even pointSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Compliance and Disclosure InterpretationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16