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Turuhindamine, or market valuation, is the process of estimating the current market price or fair value of an asset based on observable market data and transactions. It is used across finance, accounting, real estate, and commodities to determine value according to market conditions rather than intrinsic worth alone.

Turuhindamine emphasizes market data rather than subjective appraisal. It applies to securities, real assets, and complex financial instruments, where reliable price signals can be derived from active markets or recent arm’s-length transactions.

Common methods under a market-approach framework include analyzing comparable sales or quotes, applying multiples, and estimating price per unit based on similar assets. When available, observable quoted prices (level 1) are preferred; otherwise, practitioners use other market inputs (level 2–3) and adjust for differences in liquidity, timing, and attributes. The goal is to approximate the price that would be agreed in an orderly, liquid market.

Limitations include market illiquidity, price volatility, market segmentation, and data gaps. Differences in geography, terms, and asset characteristics can require sizable adjustments, and rapid market shifts may affect valuation reliability. Transparent, timely data sources and well-documented methodologies are essential.

In accounting and regulation, turuhindamine is often aligned with fair value concepts defined by standards, guiding disclosures and financial reporting, lending, and tax assessments. It provides a market-consistent basis for asset valuation when active markets exist.