Monetary Value
Monetary value refers to the worth of goods, services, or financial assets expressed in terms of currency. It represents the amount of money that someone is willing to pay for a particular item or service. In financial analysis, monetary value is used to assess the value of investments, assets, or liabilities. Businesses also use monetary value to evaluate costs, revenues, and profitability.
Example
A company assesses the monetary value of a piece of machinery by determining its purchase price and the amount it can be resold for in the market.
Key points
• Refers to the worth of goods, services, or financial assets expressed in terms of currency.
• Used in financial analysis to assess investments, assets, and liabilities.
• Businesses use monetary value to evaluate costs, revenues, and profitability.