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). Global Payments's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.24. Global Payments's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 273 Mil. Therefore, Global Payments's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,923 Mil.
Global Payments's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€17,377 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€16,053 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€16,053 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€15,923 Mil).
Global Payments's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€30,100 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€26,649 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€26,649 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€16,053 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. Global Payments's Enterprise Value for Today is €33,161 Mil.
Global Payments (STU:GLO) 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.
Global Payments Market Cap Related Terms
Global Payments Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Payments'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 Business Services subindustry, Global Payments'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.
Global Payments Market Cap vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments'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.
Global Payments'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.
Global Payments (STU:GLO) has a Market Cap of €16,806 Mil as of Jun. 29, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #14 out of 1116 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Global Payments' Market Cap too high?
Global Payments' current Market Cap is €16,806 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #14 out of 1116 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' Market Cap compare to ULS and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #14 out of 1116 companies for Market Cap. This places Global Payments in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 55.34. 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 Business Services company?
The median Market Cap among Business Services companies is 55.34, based on 1,116 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 Global Payments and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Market Cap is 55.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Payments's current Market Cap is €16,806 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (STU:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €110.58, compared to a current price of €61.20 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €16,806 Mil. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Global Payments (STU:GLO), the current Market Cap is €16,806 Mil as of Jun. 29, 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 Global Payments (STU:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €61.20 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €110.58.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:GLO:
Market Cap: €16,806 Mil
GF Value™: €110.58 vs. price of €61.20 (44.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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