market value

noun

1. the value of a business, property, etc., in terms of what it can be sold for on the open market; current value (book value ).

2. market price.

market value

noun

1. the amount obtainable on the open market for the sale of property, financial assets, or goods and services Compare par value book value

Word History and Origins

Origin of market value¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

The deal was structured in such a way that if Mr Musk did not hit certain milestones – such as Tesla's market value, sales and underlying profit – he would not get paid at all.

From BBC

Ministers in Singapore cannot keep gifts unless they pay the market value of the gift to the government, and they must declare anything they receive from people they have business dealings with.

From BBC

Deals of $600 or more are evaluated by a clearinghouse called NIL Go to ensure they represent fair market value and a legitimate business purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

So I think it's a win-win for Barca and for Rashford... and maybe also for Manchester United, because if he scores and assists in double figures, his market value will go up.

From BBC

The estate agents' code tells companies they "must never deliberately misrepresent the market value of a property".

From BBC