How to Calculate Present Stock Value

Stock values can vary widely throughout the day or week.

You can calculate the present value of your stock by researching the current price and multiplying it by the number of stock shares in your possession. Stock prices fluctuate from minute to minute, so to get the most accurate valuation, you need the most up-to-date information. A host of reputable sources for these price quotes are available to you, but you will need Internet access for the most reliable information. If you just need a good estimate, you may refer to the printed stock quotes available in newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal.

Instructions

1. Navigate to one of the online services for stock pricing information. There are several reputable options listed in the Resources.

2. Input the ticker symbol for the company that issued your stock. If you don't have a ticker symbol do a search by the name of the company.

3. Note the current stock price per share.

4. Multiply the price by the number of shares of stock you are valuating. For example, if you hold 125 shares of company Z, which has a current price of $27.50 per share, the present value would be $3,437.50.

References

• Wall Street Journal Smart Money: Stock Price Valuation

Resources

• Yahoo Finance
• Bloomberg: Markets
• Google Finance