Straight-line Depreciation
The most common method that assumes constant depreciation over the asset's life. Calculated as:
Annual Depreciation = (Initial Value - Residual Value) / Useful Life
Understanding Residual Value: A Key Component in Financial Planning
Discover the importance of residual value in finance. Learn how it impacts asset valuation, depreciation, and investment decisions, helping you make informed financial choices for your future.
Discover how residual value impacts financial decisions, asset depreciation, and investment strategies.
Residual value, also known as salvage value or scrap value, represents the estimated worth of an asset at the end of its useful life or lease term. In financial analysis, it's a crucial component for:
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The most common method that assumes constant depreciation over the asset's life. Calculated as:
Annual Depreciation = (Initial Value - Residual Value) / Useful Life
Accelerated depreciation method where the rate is applied to the remaining value each year:
Annual Depreciation = Current Book Value × Depreciation Rate
While often used interchangeably, residual value typically refers to the guaranteed future value of an asset (commonly used in leasing), while salvage value refers to the estimated value at the end of an asset's useful life.
Key factors include: