Options 101 Course

The Valuation of Options

Intrinsic and Time Value for Calls - Example 1: ITM

Call Intrinsic Value Call Time Value
Stock Price $56.00 Stock Price $56.00
Call Premium 7.33 Call Premium 7.33
Exercise Price 50.00 Exercise Price 50.00
Time to Expiration 2 months Time to Expiration 2 months
Intrinsic Value 56.00 - 50.00 = 6.00 Time Value 7.33 - 6.00 = 1.33

Notice how [intrinsic value + time value] = the option value

Formulae for intrinsic and time values for calls:

  • call intrinsic value = stock price - strike price
  • call time value = call premium - call intrinsic value

The minimum intrinsic value is zero.



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