Book value per share
What would be left for owners if a company sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, divided by its shares.
Book values are what the company paid for things, not what they would sell for, so a real sale could fetch more or less. Companies whose value is in brands or software often trade far above book value; some companies have negative book value after years of buying back shares.
Examples from real companies
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM): JPMorgan Chase’s book value is $140.92 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B): Berkshire Hathaway’s book value is $348.21 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
- Apple (AAPL): Apple’s book value is $7.36 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 27, 2026.
More investing words
Profit per share (EPS)P/E ratioFree cash flowCapital spending (capex)DividendDividend yieldPayout ratioShare buybackDilutionRevenue (sales)Profit marginDebtMarket capitalization10-K and 10-Q reportsStock split
For education only, not investment advice.