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How to Calculate Par Value in Financial Accounting

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 29, 2025 at 10:40PM

Key Points

  • Par value is an arbitrary low value assigned to shares to meet legal requirements.
  • To compute par value of issued shares, multiply the number per share by total shares.
  • Low par value reduces financial risk when issuing new shares below market prices.
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