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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€1,894 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,163 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€2,163 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€3,584 Mil).
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (€2,188 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€1,855 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 (€1,855 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€3,584 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. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Enterprise Value for Today is €1,828 Mil.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Market Cap Related Terms
Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Market Cap vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Market Cap falls into.
Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) has a Market Cap of €2,440 Mil as of Aug. 08, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #218 out of 1050 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Market Cap too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Market Cap is €2,440 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #218 out of 1050 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Market Cap compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #218 out of 1050 companies for Market Cap. This places Japan Petroleum Exploration Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 217.80. 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 217.80, based on 1,050 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Market Cap is 217.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Market Cap is €2,440 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.15, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €2,440 Mil. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9), the current Market Cap is €2,440 Mil as of Aug. 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.15.
GuruFocus considers Japan Petroleum Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JP9:
Market Cap: €2,440 Mil
GF Value™: €6.15 vs. price of €9.35 (52% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JP9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
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