net asset value

American

the price of a share in a mutual fund, equal to the total value of the fund's securities divided by the number of shares outstanding. NAV

net asset value British

noun

NAV. the total value of the assets of an organization less its liabilities and capital charges

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So why is EchoStar trading cheaply relative to its estimated net asset value and why is its stock price down Friday?

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Adjust his analysis for the current SpaceX market price and conservatively assume a provision for taxes, and Barron’s calculates a net asset value of $185 to $190 per share.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In fact, looking at those trading for a premium to their underlying net asset value could even make more sense right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Thinking of a BDC more like a stock may also suggest a seemingly odd path forward: Focusing on funds trading at a premium to their net asset value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The stock is around $12, and the net asset value is in the low $20s, call it $25 a share.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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