[, ] ( ˌowners' ˈequity []) () a measure of the current financial value of a company, person, etc., calculated by taking current liabilities (= debts that must be paid back within a short time) away from the total assets 净值（总资产减去流动负债）◆The average net worth of a household is €22 000. 家庭的平均净值为 22 000 欧元。◆The company has a negative net worth and is still losing money. 这家公司出现负净值，现仍在亏损。SYNshareholder funds