: the value of something as shown on bookkeeping records as distinguished from market value:
a
: the value of an asset equal to cost minus depreciation
b
: the value of a corporation's stock equal to its book value minus its liabilities
Example Sentences
I paid $4,100 for the car four years ago, but its book value is now under $500.
Recent Examples on the WebDespite trading at $124/share EXPE has an economic book value (EBV), or no growth value, of well under $1/share. David Trainer, Forbes, 10 June 2022 This is the ratio of the S&P 500 to per-share book value, which is a measure of net worth. Mark Hulbert, WSJ, 4 June 2022 European bank stocks remain unloved, but there is a wide range: UBS is at the top end, at close to tangible book value, while Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse are at the other extreme, at around a third. Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Figure 15 ranks all 11 sectors by economic book value based on financial data that incorporates 2021 10-Qs. David Trainer, Forbes, 8 June 2021 The stock sells for less than book value (corporate net worth per share). John Dorfman, Forbes, 5 July 2022 The city’s portfolio has a book value of $491 million and earned interest totaling $3.2 million during the quarter, according to the report. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 Before Monday’s rally, Prosus shares were 53% below book value, while Naspers stock traded at a discount to this discount. Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 27 June 2022 In keeping with value investment strategies, this is similar to book value. Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 30 June 2022 See More