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). Kobe Steel's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.264. Kobe Steel's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 395 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Steel's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,059 Mil.
Kobe Steel's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€3,897 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,333 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€4,333 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€4,059 Mil).
Kobe Steel's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (€4,858 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€4,078 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (€4,078 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€4,059 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. Kobe Steel's Enterprise Value for Today is €7,568 Mil.
Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) 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.
Kobe Steel Market Cap Related Terms
Kobe Steel Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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 Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Market Cap vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) has a Market Cap of €4,035 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #33 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Kobe Steel's Market Cap too high?
Kobe Steel's current Market Cap is €4,035 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #33 out of 643 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Market Cap compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #33 out of 643 companies for Market Cap. This places Kobe Steel in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 99.85. 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 a Steel company?
The median Market Cap among Steel companies is 99.85, based on 643 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Market Cap is 99.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel's current Market Cap is €4,035 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.32, compared to a current price of €10.05 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €4,035 Mil. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST), the current Market Cap is €4,035 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.05 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.32.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KST:
Market Cap: €4,035 Mil
GF Value™: €9.32 vs. price of €10.05 (7.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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