What is Net Worth?
The amount by which assets exceed liabilities. This term can be applied to companies and individuals. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
Example explains Net Worth
For a company, this is known as shareholders’ (or owners’) equity and is determined by subtracting liabilities on the balance sheet from assets. For example, if a company has $45 million worth of liabilities and $65 million in assets, the company’s net worth (shareholders’ equity) is $20 million ($65 million – $45 million).
Alternatively, let’s say an individual has only three assets, $100,000 of common stock, $30,000 worth of bonds and title to a $190,000 house. Conversely they have only one liability, $150,000 owing on their mortgage. The individual’s net worth would be $170,000 ([$100,000 + $30,000 + $190,000] – [$150,000]).
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