Net Worth Formula

Finance Formula • Published on July 30, 2026 • Last updated July 30, 2026

Mathematical Equation

$$\text{Net Worth} = \sum \text{Total Assets} - \sum \text{Total Liabilities}$$

Variable Definitions

Net Worth

Consolidated net financial solvency balance

Total Assets

Sum of liquid cash, investments, real estate, vehicle equity & possessions

Total Liabilities

Sum of mortgages, loans, credit cards & debts owed

Detailed Explanation

In-Depth Guide

The Net Worth Formula calculates an individual or household's net wealth standing by taking the market value of all asset holdings and subtracting total debt obligations. A positive net worth signifies solvency, while a negative net worth indicates liabilities exceed assets.

How to Calculate: Step-by-Step

1. Calculate liquid assets (savings cash, stocks, mutual funds, gold). 2. Calculate illiquid assets (real estate equity, personal vehicle resale value). 3. Add all assets to get Total Assets. 4. Sum all debts (home loans, car loans, personal loans, credit card balances) to get Total Liabilities. 5. Subtract Total Liabilities from Total Assets: Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities.

Worked Calculation Example

If an investor owns ₹45,00,000 in real estate, ₹15,00,000 in mutual funds & EPF, and ₹2,00,000 in cash (Total Assets = ₹62,00,000), and owes ₹20,00,000 in home loan + ₹2,00,000 in car loan (Total Liabilities = ₹22,00,000): - Net Worth = ₹62,00,000 - ₹22,00,000 = ₹40,00,000 net financial worth.

Common Use Cases

  • Tracking financial independence progress (FIRE)
  • Mortgage and credit solvency evaluation
  • Annual wealth accumulation review

Frequently Asked Questions

A common benchmark is having a Net Worth equal to 1x annual salary by age 30, 3x by age 40, 6x by age 50, and 10x by age 60.

Yes, your home's current market value is counted under Assets, while any remaining mortgage balance is counted under Liabilities.

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