Equity Valuation

Book Value Per Share

Definition

What is Book Value Per Share?

Ordinary shareholders' equityThe residual interest in assets after liabilities are deducted. divided by ordinary shares outstandingThe total shares currently held by all shareholders, excluding shares retired by the company..

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

₦10 billion equity divided by one billion shares gives ₦10 book valueThe accounting value of shareholders' equity. per share.

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