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'''Market Value Added (MVA)''' is a financial metric that measures the difference between the [[Market Value|market value]] of a company and the capital invested by its shareholders and debtholders. It is an indicator of the wealth created by a company for its investors and reflects the company's ability to generate returns above the cost of capital.

Purpose: The purpose of MVA is to assess a company's efficiency in generating wealth for its investors. A positive MVA indicates that the company has created value for its shareholders and debtholders, whereas a negative MVA signifies that the company has destroyed value.

Role: MVA plays a significant role in evaluating a company's performance from an investor's perspective. It helps investors determine whether a company is effectively using its capital to generate returns above the cost of capital, which is essential for creating shareholder value.

Components: MVA is calculated by subtracting the total invested capital (equity capital and debt capital) from the market value of the company:

MVA = Market Value of the Company - Invested Capital

Importance: MVA is an important measure for investors, as it indicates a company's ability to create value for its shareholders and debtholders. Companies with a positive MVA are considered to be more attractive investment opportunities, as they have demonstrated an ability to generate returns above the cost of capital.

Benefits:

*Performance evaluation: MVA provides a clear measure of a company's success in creating wealth for its investors.
*Investment decision-making: Investors can use MVA to identify companies with a strong track record of generating value, potentially leading to better investment decisions.
*Incentive for management: A focus on improving MVA can encourage management to prioritize long-term value creation and make decisions that benefit shareholders.

Pros:

*Comprehensive measure: MVA takes into account both equity and debt capital, providing a comprehensive view of a company's value creation.
*Long-term focus: MVA focuses on the long-term performance of a company, emphasizing the importance of generating sustainable value for investors.
*Alignment with shareholder interests: MVA is closely aligned with the interests of shareholders, as it directly measures the wealth created for them.

Cons:

*Market fluctuations: MVA is influenced by market fluctuations, which can cause the metric to vary even if a company's underlying performance has not changed significantly.
*Limited comparability: MVA may not be directly comparable across companies or industries, as it can be influenced by factors such as company size, industry dynamics, and market conditions.
*Short-termism risk: While MVA is intended to encourage long-term value creation, it can also potentially encourage short-termism if management focuses too heavily on boosting the company's market value in the short term at the expense of long-term value creation.

Examples:

*A company with a market value of $1 billion and total invested capital of $700 million has an MVA of $300 million, indicating that it has created $300 million in wealth for its investors.
*Another company with a market value of $500 million and total invested capital of $600 million has an MVA of -$100 million, suggesting that it has destroyed $100 million in wealth for its investors.











== See Also ==
*[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)]]
*[[IT Governance]]
*[[Enterprise Architecture]]
*[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)]]
*[[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)]]
*[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)]]
*[[E-Strategy]]






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