Scrap Value

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Definition of 'Scrap Value'

The worth of a physical asset's individual components when the asset itself is deemed no longer usable. The individual components, known as "scrap," are worth something if they can be put to other uses. Sometimes scrap materials can be used as is; other times they must be processed before they can be reused. An item's scrap value is determined by the supply and demand for the materials it can be broken down into.
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Investopedia explains 'Scrap Value'

For example, John has a very old car with a transmission that is shot. Because the cost to replace the transmission ($2,000) is significantly more than what the car would be worth even with a working transmission ($1,000), John decides to sell the car for its scrap value. He takes it to a junkyard where the car's usable parts and metal are valued at $500. Therefore, $500 is the car's scrap value.
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'Scrap Value'

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    ... Tricky estimates that the system has a scrap value of $500,000 and that it will
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  • What Are A Stock's "Fundamentals"?

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    ... Fundamental analysts might take a stab at determining the scrap value of the PC
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  • A New Look At Nucor

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  • Four Affordable Commodity Stocks

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    ... Sorting Through the Scrap Heap One unglamorous commodity stock that may appeal
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  • Gold Scams To Watch Out For - Investopedia.com

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    ... Even gold fillings and scrap gold are avidly sought. ... Buying Gold Gold coins, both
    foreign and domestic, are sold at substantial markups over face value. ...

  • AutoZone Firing On All Cylinders

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  • CFA Level 1 Study Guide - Assets - Accelerated Depreciation ...

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    ... 2.2 What Is The Time Value Of Money? 2.3 The Five Components Of Interest Rates;
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    ... 2.2 What Is The Time Value Of Money? 2.3 The Five Components Of Interest Rates;
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