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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). Daicel's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1225.5. Daicel's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 255 Mil. Therefore, Daicel's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円312,985 Mil.
Daicel's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円358,288 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円362,909 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (円362,909 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円312,985 Mil).
Daicel's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (円416,896 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円344,005 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (円344,005 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円312,985 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. Daicel's Enterprise Value for Today is 円624,801 Mil.
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.
Daicel Market Cap Related Terms
Daicel Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daicel'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 Chemicals subindustry, Daicel'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.
Daicel Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daicel'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.
Daicel's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Daicel (TSE:4202) has a Market Cap of 円374,581 Mil as of Aug. 29, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #210 out of 1636 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Daicel's Market Cap too high?
Daicel's current Market Cap is 円374,581 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #210 out of 1636 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #210 out of 1636 companies for Market Cap. This places Daicel in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 316.98. 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 316.98, based on 1,636 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 Daicel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 316.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daicel's current Market Cap is 円374,581 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (TSE:4202) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,472.26, compared to a current price of 円1,466.00 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is 円374,581 Mil. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Daicel (TSE:4202), the current Market Cap is 円374,581 Mil as of Aug. 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 Daicel (TSE:4202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,466.00 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,472.26.
GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4202:
Market Cap: 円374,581 Mil
GF Value™: 円1,472.26 vs. price of 円1,466.00 (0.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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