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Book Value Per Share Calculator

Work out book value per share instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Book Value Per Share Calculator

Book value per share is common equity — total equity less any preferred claim — divided by shares outstanding. It is the accounting net worth behind each share and the anchor for price to book comparisons.

Formula

Book value per share

BVPS = (Total equity - preferred equity) / shares outstanding

Worked example

With the default values below, Book Value Per Share Calculator returns Book Value Per Share of $20.0000. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Total Shareholders Equityminimum 0
85,000,000
Preferred Equityminimum 0
5,000,000
Shares Outstandingaccepts 1–100,000,000,000
4,000,000
Current Share Priceminimum 0
42

Results

Book Value Per Share
$20.0000
Equity Belonging To Common Shareholders
$80,000,000.00
Price To Book Ratio
2.100
Premium Over Book Value
110.00%

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Book value per share
  3. 3Book Value Per Share= 20.0000
  4. 4Equity Belonging To Common Shareholders= 80,000,000.00
  5. 5Price To Book Ratio= 2.100
  6. 6Premium Over Book Value= 110.00

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 4 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Figures are estimates for planning only. Market returns are not guaranteed, and rates, limits and tax rules change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before acting.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional financial, tax or legal advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Figures are estimates for planning only. Market returns are not guaranteed, and rates, limits and tax rules change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why subtract preferred equity?

Preferred shareholders rank ahead of common holders, so their capital is not part of common book value.

Should intangibles be removed?

Tangible book value excludes goodwill and intangibles and is the stricter measure lenders and insurers prefer.

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