Glossary

What is Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV)?

Last updated July 2026

Definition

Orderly liquidation value (OLV) is the estimated proceeds from selling assets over a reasonable period, typically a few months, rather than immediately.

Also known as: OLV

OLV sits between fair market value and forced liquidation value. It assumes a seller with enough time to find buyers, but not the full marketing window of a fair-market sale.

Lenders and finance teams use OLV as a conservative recovery estimate for surplus and idle assets.

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