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Market Capitalization

Company value based on stock price × shares outstanding.

Market Capitalization

Market cap = share price × shares outstanding.

Notes

  • It’s a size measure, not a measure of how much cash the company has.
  • Compare market cap with fundamentals like revenue, earnings, and cash flow.

Key Takeaways

  • Market metrics fluctuate with investor sentiment.
  • Size categories help compare similar companies.
  • Price alone doesn't indicate value.

Quick Reference

Category
Market
Difficulty
Beginner
Reading Time
1 min

Where You'll See This

Found in the Key Metrics section and on the All Stocks page.