{"id":1156,"date":"2019-07-01T15:08:15","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T15:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sage-new-clone.local\/en-au\/blog\/?post_type=sage_glossary&p=1155"},"modified":"2026-05-18T23:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:55:13","slug":"what-is-net-worth","status":"publish","type":"sage_glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-au\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-net-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"What is net worth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Net worth<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Net worth is the measure of a company\u2019s or individual\u2019s actual worth, accounting for assets as well as debts. The net worth of a company or individual is simply their assets<\/a> minus their liabilities<\/a>, or the value of the things they own minus the amount of debt they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of assets that impact the calculation of a company or individual\u2019s net worth could include real property, commercial property or equipment, vehicles, investments, retirement plans, and other financial assets. Conversely, examples of debts that affect net worth include credit card debt, medical debt, business debt, debt from personal loans, student loan debt, tax debt, debt related to child support, and additional sources of debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to calculate net worth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Net Worth = Total Assets \u2013 Total Liabilities<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For accounting purposes, what does net worth mean? Used as the primary indicator of the value of a company, net worth provides insights into investment successes and failures and can be indicative of the financial health of a company or individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to investing in a company, it is wise to examine the business entity\u2019s net worth, ideally comparing current data to information from previous years. This information can benefit potential investors by shedding light on key questions such as whether the company\u2019s performance is improving or declining over time. Additionally, knowing a company\u2019s net worth ensures that the entity\u2019s debts \u2013 not just its assets \u2013 are taken into consideration.<\/p>\n\n

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