NAV Calculator

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Updated September 25, 2026 •2 min read

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NAV Calculator is most useful when you want to see exactly how the entered assumptions drive the result. Changing one form value at a time makes the effect easier to follow.

What this calculator does

NAV Calculator calculates net asset value per share or unit from total assets, total liabilities, and units outstanding. It works from total assets, total liabilities, and units / shares outstanding. For NAV Calculator, the calculator does not pull live quotes or analyst estimates, which keeps the scenario reproducible with the numbers you supply.

How to use it

Start with Total assets, Total liabilities, and Units / shares outstanding. Use one currency for all monetary fields in NAV Calculator; the currency selector formats the result and does not convert exchange rates. Before calculating, recheck Total assets, Total liabilities, Units / shares outstanding against the source numbers you intend to analyze.

How the calculation works

NAV per share = (total assets − total liabilities) ÷ units or shares outstanding. NAV Calculator substitutes the relevant form values into this equation without adding an unstated market assumption. For NAV Calculator, an unusual result is a reason to verify the entered values and the formula shown here before drawing a conclusion.

Example

A fund with $120 million of assets, $20 million of liabilities, and 5 million units has NAV of $20 per unit. Use the same NAV Calculator steps with your own form values rather than treating the sample as a target.

How to interpret the result

NAV represents net accounting assets allocated per unit at the measurement point. For open-end funds it can be an important reference value, while market prices of other vehicles may trade above or below NAV. The NAV Calculator result is most informative when the source values and period basis behind the displayed inputs are documented consistently.

Limitations and notes

The calculation is only as current and accurate as the asset, liability, and unit values entered. It does not independently value portfolio holdings, accrue fees, estimate taxes, or account for intraday market movements. Use NAV Calculator as a transparent scenario calculation and review any real-world factors that the displayed fields do not capture.