For a company that has only common shares outstanding,dividing total shareholders' equity by the number of shares outstanding determines the:

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Dividing total shareholders' equity by the number of shares outstanding determines the book value per share. This represents the amount shareholders would receive if the company were to liquidate and pay off all of its liabilities. It does not take into account the company's future earning potential or market value.

For a Company That Has Only Common Shares Outstanding,dividing Total