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Biological Value: A measure of protein quality in a given food.

Redemption Value: The price, stated in the contract, to be paid by a company to repurchase preferred stock.

Relative Fair Market Value Method: A way of allocating a lump-sum or 'basket' purchase price to the individual assets acquired based on their respective market values.

R-Value: A term used to describe the effectiveness of various kinds of insulation to indicate their resistance to heat flow. If more than one layer of insulation is used, the R-value of the individua . . . View Full Definition

R Factor Or Value: A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. New homewalls are usually insulated with 4' of batt insulation with an R value of R-13, and a ceiling insulation of R-30.

Principal (Face Value Or Maturity Value): The amount that will be paid on a bond at a maturity date. The original amount of money invested, excluding any interest or dividends (e.g., $1,000 to purchase a Treasury bill).

Private Market Value (PMV): The break-up market value of all divisions of a company if divisions were each independent and established their own market stock prices.

R Value: A measure of insulation. A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. The higher the R value, the more insulating 'power' it has. For example, typical new home's walls are usu . . . View Full Definition

Relative Value: The attractiveness measured in terms of risk, liquidity, and return of one instrument relative to another, or, for a given instrument, of one maturity relative to another.

Salvage Or Residual Value: Estimated value or actual price of an asset at the conclusion of its useful life, net of disposal costs.