-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of par value in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The original data was derived from the Green Dot Corporation Class A $0.001 par value quarterly 10-Q report dated November 8, 2024.
—
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Such products trade on exchanges like equities but have par values and pay income like bonds.
—
Weizhen Tan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
The face value is also referred to as the par value or the principal.
—
Chris Taylor, wsj.com, 7 Nov. 2023
That’s an 83% discount from par value.
—
Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
While that is factually correct, the reality is that at any time prior to maturity the bond will have a price set by the market, and that price may be substantially higher or lower than the par value.
—
Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
The total par value amount of debt coming due.
—
Ivan Illán, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
These fallacies are believed because a bond is repaid par value (the face value) at maturity.
—
Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Most corporate bonds have a par value of $1,000, while government bond par values can be much higher.
—
Dallas News, 25 Sep. 2022
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near par value
Cite this Entry
“Par value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/par%20value. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Legal Definition
par value
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on par value
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about par value
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share