Valuation

/ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of determining the current worth of an asset or a company.

The valuation of the company's assets was conducted by a third-party firm.

An assessment or estimation of the value of something.

Her house received a high valuation due to the recent renovations.

The act of estimating the worth of something.

Regular valuation of investments is crucial for maintaining a balanced portfolio.

A value placed on an item for the purpose of sale or insurance.

The antique dealer provided a formal valuation of the artwork before the auction.

A numerical value expressed in financial terms.

The startup's valuation skyrocketed after they secured a major investment.

Derived from Latin 'valutatio', from 'valere' meaning 'to be worth'.

market valuation

An assessment of the economic value of a company or asset based on current market conditions.

fair market value

The price that an asset would sell for on the open market.

company valuation

The process of determining the overall worth of a company.

appraisal

An expert estimate of the value of something.

evaluation

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something.

assessment

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Valuation as a buzzword

That tech startup's valuation is just a buzzword that gets investors excited.

Fake valuation

Don't trust that company's fake valuation; it's just inflated to attract more investors.