Net realizable value
METHOD OF EVALUATING AN ASSET'S WORTH IN INVENTORY ACCOUNTING
Net Realizable Value; Net realisable value
Net realizable value (NRV) is a measure of a fixed or current asset's worth when held in inventory, in the field of accounting. NRV is part of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that apply to valuing inventory, so as to not overstate or understate the value of inventory goods.