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Definition
Net assets equal total assets minus total liabilities, representing the residual value belonging to shareholders — the same figure as total equity. It's a core measure of a company's financial position on the balance sheet.
In plain terms
If you sold everything and paid off every debt, net assets is roughly what would be left. Positive means the company owns more than it owes.
Why it matters for your company
Lenders read net assets as a resilience cushion — negative net assets is a warning sign. See how lenders read your accounts.
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