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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). YDUQS Participacoes's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$12.11. YDUQS Participacoes's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 262 Mil. Therefore, YDUQS Participacoes's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3,171 Mil.
YDUQS Participacoes's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (R$3,404 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$3,207 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (R$3,207 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R$3,171 Mil).
YDUQS Participacoes's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (R$6,532 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R$2,374 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R$2,374 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$3,207 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. YDUQS Participacoes's Enterprise Value for Today is R$6,538 Mil.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) 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.
YDUQS Participacoes Market Cap Related Terms
YDUQS Participacoes Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YDUQS Participacoes'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.
BSP:YDUQ3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Market Cap Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes Market Cap vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YDUQS Participacoes's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YDUQS Participacoes's Market Cap falls into.
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.
YDUQS Participacoes's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a Market Cap of R$2,249 Mil as of Jul. 17, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #42 out of 268 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' Market Cap too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current Market Cap is R$2,249 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #42 out of 268 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' Market Cap compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #42 out of 268 companies for Market Cap. This places YDUQS Participacoes in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 60.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Education company?
The median Market Cap among Education companies is 60.69, based on 268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Market Cap is 60.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YDUQS Participacoes's current Market Cap is R$2,249 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.39, compared to a current price of R$8.84 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is R$2,249 Mil. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current Market Cap is R$2,249 Mil as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$8.84 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.39.
GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:
Market Cap: R$2,249 Mil
GF Value™: R$14.39 vs. price of R$8.84 (38.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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