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). Quaker Houghton's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €108. Quaker Houghton's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17 Mil. Therefore, Quaker Houghton's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,876 Mil.
Quaker Houghton's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€1,945 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,097 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€2,097 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€1,876 Mil).
Quaker Houghton's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€3,544 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,351 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€2,351 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,097 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. Quaker Houghton's Enterprise Value for Today is €3,099 Mil.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) 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.
Quaker Houghton Market Cap Related Terms
Quaker Houghton Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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 Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a Market Cap of €2,458 Mil as of Jul. 05, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #199 out of 1630 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Quaker Houghton's Market Cap too high?
Quaker Houghton's current Market Cap is €2,458 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #199 out of 1630 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's Market Cap compare to NGVT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #199 out of 1630 companies for Market Cap. This places Quaker Houghton in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 305.27. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 305.27, based on 1,630 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 305.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current Market Cap is €2,458 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a current Market Cap of €2,458 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.15, compared to a current price of €140.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €2,458 Mil. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC), the current Market Cap is €2,458 Mil as of Jul. 05, 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €140.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €143.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QUC:
Market Cap: €2,458 Mil
GF Value™: €143.15 vs. price of €140.00 (2.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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