par value

noun

: par sense 1b(1)

Examples of par value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its popular preferred stock, Stretch, which Strategy’s CEO, Phong Le, likened to a money market fund, fell to $74, $26 below its $100 par value. — Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Zero-coupon bonds and other bonds issued at a discount to par value—known as original issue discount (OID) bonds—generate interest that accrues over time and is taxed annually, even though no payments are made until maturity. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

While short-term bets such as Kane and van Riemsdyk can pay dividends to fill specific needs, getting par value out of a longer-term deal is exceedingly rare. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

Preferreds come in par values of $25 and $1,000, with the former sold to retail investors and the latter aimed at institutions. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for par value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue

Legal Definition

par value

noun

: par sense a