As a business appraiser, I understand that most business owners looking to sell as a going concern are simply looking for a quick way to determine the fair market value of their businesses. They are ...

Market value of equity is calculated by multiplying stock price by outstanding shares. Book value, derived from balance sheet equity, offers a less volatile valuation. Market values may include ...

Miranda Marquit has been covering personal finance, investing and business topics for almost 15 years. She has contributed to numerous outlets, including NPR, Marketwatch, U.S. News & World Report and ...

Par value is an arbitrary low value assigned to shares to meet legal requirements. To compute par value of issued shares, multiply the number per share by total shares. Low par value reduces financial ...