What is "equity" in business?

Answer by  pjsfb (221)

The Equity in a business is the value of business once the Total value of liabilities (money owed) is subtracted from the Total assets (value of everything) of the company.

Answer by  Randy998 (226)

Equity in businesses means the value of the company after taking out any expenses. It can also mean stock as well. I own 20% equity in a company. In that case equity means I own 20% of the stock of the company. Equity could probably mean inventory that could be converted to money too.