Net worth is total book assets in place while equity is actual ownership of liquidable monetary terms
A person can be rm1million net worth but actual ownership or liquidity is only 700k with 300k liabilities in this of case example above
Net worth is the value of all the non-financial and financial assets owned by an individual or institution minus the value of all its outstanding liabilities.[
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Companies Net worth in business is also referred to as equity.
It is generally based on the value of all assets and liabilities at the carrying value which is the value as expressed on the financial statements.
To the extent items on the balance sheet do not express their true (market) value, the net worth will also be inaccurate.
On reading the balance sheet, if the accumulated losses exceed the shareholder's equity, net worth becomes negative.
Net worth in this formulation does not express the market value of a firm; a firm may be worth more (or less) if sold with a going concern.
Net worth vs. debt is a significant aspect of business loans. Business owners are required to "trade on equity" in order to further increase their net worth.
Individuals For individuals, net worth or wealth refers to an individual's net economic position: the value of the individual's assets minus liabilities.
Examples of assets that an individual would factor into their net worth include retirement accounts, other investments, home(s), and vehicles.
Liabilities include both secured debt (such as a home mortgage) and unsecured debt (such as consumer debt or personal loans).
Typically intangible assets such as educational degrees are not factored into net worth, even though such assets positively contribute to one's overall financial position.
For a deceased individual, net worth can be used for the value of their estate when in probate.
Individuals with considerable net worth are described in the financial services industry as high-net-worth individuals and ultra high-net-worth individuals.
In personal finance, knowing an individual's net worth can be important to understand their current financial standing and give a reference point for measuring future financial progress.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_worthJust stick to net worth is easy to understand. Title of this tread also use net worth.