12 Difference Between Book Value and Market Value

1. Book value literally means the value of the business according to its "books" or financial statements. 2.  Market value is the current price at which you can sell an asset. 3. Book Value: It is the actual worth of the asset or company. MARKET VALUE: It is a the highest estimated value of the asset or company. 4. The book value of an asset is its original purchase cost, adjusted for any subsequent changes, such as for impairment or depreciation. Market value is the price that could be obtained by selling an asset on a competitive, open market.  5. Company value: Book Vaule: It is the true indicative value of the company’s worth. Market Value: It is the projection of a company’s worth. 6. Book value is the difference between a company's total assets and total liabilities.  7. Reflects Book Value: Firm's equity Market Value: Current market price 8. Market value is the company value based on stock market.