Net worth calculation

Is preference share capital included in the calculation of Net Worth of a company?

As the Preference share is also a liability for the Equity and we calculate net worth for the Equity only so that is shall be subtracted.

yes shall be added to networth

Networth:
Equity Share Capital + Reserves + Preference Capital - Miscellaneous Expenditure

It is the total assets of the company less its current liabilities, long term debt, and miscellaneous expenses. Net worth is also known as shareholder's equity or shareholders funds. Net worth includes equity share capital and all reserves (including revaluation reserve) less expenses not written off. It is that part of the company which belongs to the shareholders.

Definition 1

For a company, total assets minus total liabilities. Net worth is an important determinant of the value of a company, considering it is composed primarily of all the money that has been invested since its inception, as well as the retained earnings for the duration of its operation. Net worth can be used to determine creditworthiness because it gives a snapshot of the company's investment history. also called owner's equity, shareholders' equity, or net assets.

Definition 2

For an individual, the value of a person's assets, including cash, minus all liabilities. The amount by which the individual's assets exceed their liabilities is considered the net worth of that person.

Formula for calculating Networth

equity share capital+preference share capital + reserve and surplus + profits - fictitious assets like preliminary expense - losses