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). The Standard Group's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES6.5. The Standard Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 82 Mil. Therefore, The Standard Group's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was KES531 Mil.
The Standard Group's quarterly market cap
declined
from Jun. 2024 (KES556 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES410 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (KES410 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (KES531 Mil).
The Standard Group's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2022 (KES854 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (KES633 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2023 (KES633 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES410 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. The Standard Group's Enterprise Value for Today is KES735 Mil.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group Market Cap Related Terms
The Standard Group Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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 Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group Market Cap vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Market Cap of KES489 Mil as of Jul. 09, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #930 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is The Standard Group's Market Cap too high?
The Standard Group's current Market Cap is KES489 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #930 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Market Cap compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #930 out of 1041 companies for Market Cap. This places The Standard Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 50.36. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Market Cap among Media - Diversified companies is 50.36, based on 1,041 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Market Cap is 50.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current Market Cap is KES489 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is KES489 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Market Cap is KES489 Mil as of Jul. 09, 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Market Cap: KES489 Mil
GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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