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Akshay Gupta
Akshay Gupta
Learner | MBA Finance & Entrepreneurship (2022-24) | BML Munjal University | Ex-Intern - MRKS And Associates |
Published Mar 20, 2023
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In today's fast-paced business environment, a company's value is frequently judged by its market value. Unfortunately, market value does not always correctly reflect a company's underlying value. In this post, we will look at the distinction between genuine worth and market value and why it is important for both investors and business owners to grasp.
The current price at which a company's shares are traded on the stock exchange is referred to as its market value. It is determined by share supply and demand, which is influenced by a variety of factors such as market movements, investor mood, and corporate performance. Market value is an important indicator for investors because it reflects how the market evaluates a company's current financial health and future growth potential.
True value, on the other hand, is the intrinsic value of a company based on its fundamentals. It considers a variety of elements, including the company's assets, liabilities, cash flow, growth potential, and competitive advantage. Because it is based on objective and measurable data, true value is frequently regarded as a more accurate picture of a company's worth.
One of the major disadvantages of market value is its vulnerability to market volatility. Changes in investor attitude or external factors such as economic downturns or geopolitical developments can cause market value to shift rapidly. This can result in short-term volatility that does not always reflect a company's long-term value.
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True value, on the other hand, is a more consistent and trustworthy indicator of a company's worth. True value can assist investors and business owners in making informed investment decisions by providing a holistic view of a company's financial health and growth potential.
The ability to detect hidden possibilities and hazards is another crucial part of true value. Investors can find undervalued companies with substantial growth potential by studying a company's fundamentals. On the other hand, true value can reveal companies that are overvalued, indicating a potential risk for investors.
To sum up, while market value is an important statistic for investors, it should not be the only criterion used to determine a company's worth. Knowing the difference between market value and genuine worth is critical for investors and business owners who want to make informed investment decisions. Investors can find opportunities and hazards that may not be obvious through market valuation alone by taking a holistic assessment of a company's fundamentals and growth potential.
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