Glossary
What is Forced Liquidation Value (FLV)?
Last updated July 2026
Definition
Forced liquidation value (FLV) is the proceeds expected when assets must be sold immediately, such as at auction. It is the lowest of the common value standards.
Also known as: FLV
FLV assumes maximum time pressure and minimal marketing — the classic auction scenario. It is why scrapping or dumping surplus recovers only a small fraction of original cost.
Understanding the gap between FLV and FMV is the whole case for valuing surplus properly before disposing of it.
Benchmark
Scrap/forced sale often recovers only 5–15% of original cost.
Sources: Amplio
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