what is exactly does it mean when they list bezos’s net worth at such and such number? Or the fact that Tesla seems to be “cash poor” but Musk’s net worth recently skyrocketed?

Question

what is exactly does it mean when they list bezos’s net worth at such and such number? Or the fact that Tesla seems to be “cash poor” but Musk’s net worth recently skyrocketed?

In: Economics

Answer 1

Stock options are often part of a company owners salary. While they do not have the capital in liquid assets, their net worth includes the things they own, which include pieces of billion dollar companies.