Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Staples's share price for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was $10.15. Staples's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was 657 Mil. Therefore, Staples's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was $6,666 Mil.
Staples's quarterly market cap
increased
from Jan. 2017 ($6,003 Mil) to Apr. 2017 ($6,381 Mil) and
increased
from Apr. 2017 ($6,381 Mil) to Jul. 2017 ($6,666 Mil).
Staples's annual market cap
declined
from Jan. 2015 ($10,917 Mil) to Jan. 2016 ($5,760 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2016 ($5,760 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($6,003 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Staples's Enterprise Value for Today is $6,731 Mil.
Staples Market Cap Historical Data
The historical data trend for Staples's Market Cap can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Staples's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Staples's Market Cap Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Staples's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staples's Market Cap falls into.
Staples Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Staples's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Staples (NAS:SPLS) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
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Staples is an American retailer with online and delivery capabilities. Staples offers products in categories: technology, facilities and breakroom, furniture, safety, medical, copy and print, and Staples EasyTech services. Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company divides its business into three segments: North American stores and online, North American commercial, and international operations. The product offering includes Staples, Quill, and other proprietary branded products. Staples' product price points are generally low.
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