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China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (¥71,702 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥72,509 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (¥72,509 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (¥132,099 Mil).
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (¥47,886 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥52,202 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (¥52,202 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥72,509 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. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Enterprise Value for Today is ¥150,844 Mil.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Market Cap Related Terms
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Market Cap Historical Data
* 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Market Cap Chart
SHSE:601872 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Market Cap Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, China Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Market Cap vs Oil & Gas Industry
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Market Cap Calculation
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.
* 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) has a Market Cap of ¥126,770 Mil as of Jul. 25, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #68 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Market Cap too high?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Market Cap is ¥126,770 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #68 out of 1043 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Market Cap compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #68 out of 1043 companies for Market Cap. This places China Merchants Energy Shipping Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 215.86. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Market Cap among Oil & Gas companies is 215.86, based on 1,043 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Market Cap is 215.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Market Cap is ¥126,770 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.60, compared to a current price of ¥15.70 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is ¥126,770 Mil. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872), the current Market Cap is ¥126,770 Mil as of Jul. 25, 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.70 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.60.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Energy Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601872:
Market Cap: ¥126,770 Mil
GF Value™: ¥8.60 vs. price of ¥15.70 (82.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Business Description
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd is a China-based company that engages in tanker transportation, bulk cargo vessel transportation, and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel transportation. It provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. It provides services to customers from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and other countries.
63GF Score
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