Valuation
What is Book Value Per Share?
Book value per share is the net asset value of a company on a per-share basis, total assets minus total liabilities, divided by outstanding shares.
Formula
Book Value Per Share = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) ÷ Shares Outstanding
How to Interpret
Comparing book value to market price reveals whether the market values a company above or below its accounting net worth.
Typical Ranges
P/B below 1 = trading below book value (may be undervalued or distressed)
Find Stocks Using This Metric
Use the Equiscale Stock Screener to filter US or Indian stocks by Book Value Per Share.