Ingles MarketsIMKTA -0.21%63 Market Cap is $1,747 Mil as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks better than 78.23% on this metric.
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). Ingles Markets's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $89.89. Ingles Markets's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19 Mil. Therefore, Ingles Markets's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,707 Mil.
Ingles Markets's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,321 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,302 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,302 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,707 Mil).
Ingles Markets's annual market cap
declined
from Sep. 2023 ($1,431 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($1,417 Mil) and
declined
from Sep. 2024 ($1,417 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($1,321 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. Ingles Markets's Enterprise Value for Today is $1,859 Mil.
Ingles Markets (NAS:IMKTA) 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.
Ingles Markets Market Cap Related Terms
Ingles Markets Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Market Cap vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Market Cap of $1,747 Mil as of Jul. 08, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #69 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Ingles Markets' Market Cap too high?
Ingles Markets' current Market Cap is $1,747 Mil. The Retail - Defensive industry median Market Cap is 137.79. Ingles Markets' value of $1,747 Mil is 1167.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #69 out of 317 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Market Cap compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #69 out of 317 companies for Market Cap. This places Ingles Markets in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 137.79. Ingles Markets' value of $1,747 Mil is 1167.8% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Market Cap among Retail - Defensive companies is 137.79, based on 317 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. Ingles Markets's current Market Cap of $1,747 Mil is 1167.8% above the industry median. 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Market Cap is 137.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingles Markets's current Market Cap is $1,747 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.59, compared to a current price of $91.95 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $1,747 Mil and 1167.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 137.79. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Market Cap is $1,747 Mil as of Jul. 08, 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $91.95 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.59.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMKTA:
Market Cap: $1,747 Mil
GF Value™: $69.59 vs. price of $91.95 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1167.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#69 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMKTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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