Breakup value
Definition
The value of a company if each of its parts were independent, publicly traded entities. Companies often consider the breakup value of targets when evaluating a possible takeover. also called Private Market Value (PMV).
In simple words : Breakup value is what a company would be worth if its component parts were sold off and the liabilities were paid.If the company is stripped down and sold in pieces or components then how much will it worth to shareholders.
A high breakup value is an indicator of the presence of a credible amount of assets. The assets may be held by both a parent organization and a series of subsidiaries, or be distributed among various locations or divisions that operate under the same company name.
Why we calculate it
It provides inner sight in the business model and cash flow in the organisation.It also provides information about the company competitors and its advantages above them.