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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). Befar Group Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4.94. Befar Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,057 Mil. Therefore, Befar Group Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10,161 Mil.
Befar Group Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (¥8,515 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥8,721 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (¥8,721 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (¥10,161 Mil).
Befar Group Co's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (¥8,664 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥7,738 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (¥7,738 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥8,721 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. Befar Group Co's Enterprise Value for Today is ¥19,799 Mil.
Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) 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.
Befar Group Co Market Cap Related Terms
Befar Group Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befar Group Co'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.
SHSE:601678 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Market Cap Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Befar Group Co'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.
Befar Group Co Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Befar Group Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befar Group Co'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.
Befar Group Co'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.
Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) has a Market Cap of ¥13,140 Mil as of Jul. 21, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Befar Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #242 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Befar Group Co's Market Cap too high?
Befar Group Co's current Market Cap is ¥13,140 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #242 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Befar Group Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befar Group Co's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #242 out of 1632 companies for Market Cap. This places Befar Group Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 276.87. 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 276.87, based on 1,632 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 Befar Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 276.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befar Group Co's current Market Cap is ¥13,140 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befar Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.45, compared to a current price of ¥5.90 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is ¥13,140 Mil. Befar Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678), the current Market Cap is ¥13,140 Mil as of Jul. 21, 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 Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.90 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.45.
GuruFocus considers Befar Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601678:
Market Cap: ¥13,140 Mil
GF Value™: ¥6.45 vs. price of ¥5.90 (8.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befar Group Co Ltd is a China-based chemical company. It is engaged in the business of producing, processing and selling organic and inorganic chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes propylene-oxide, food additives, industrial hydrochloric acid, vinyl chloride, polymer polyol, reagent hydrochloric acid, crude oil emulsifier, and other products. Its industrial chain covers petrochemical, salt chemical, fine chemical, thermal power, port warehousing, financing and others. The company's products are sold in China and other international countries.
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