Common ordinary equity
# Common ordinary equity

Common Ordinary Equity (CEQ) in financial markets represents the common shareholders' interest in the company. CEQ is a component of Shareholders' Equity Total (SEQ).

CEQ is the sum of:

* Common/Ordinary Stock (Capital) (CSTK)
* Capital Surplus/Share Premium Reserve (CAPS)
* Retained Earnings (RE)

less:

CEQ includes:

* Common stock outstanding, including treasury stock adjustments
* Capital surplus
* Retained earnings
* Treasury stock adjustments for both common and nonredeemable preferred stock
