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Book value is an accounting measure reflecting the company's total assets less its total liabilities but is not the most useful metric.

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 ...

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In value analysis, though price to earnings (P/E) and price to sales (P/S) are most preferred by investors, the underrated price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is also an easy-to-use valuation tool for ...