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Japan Pure Chemical Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Mar. 2025 (円17,992 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円17,876 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円17,876 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円26,810 Mil).
Japan Pure Chemical Co's annual market cap
increased
from Mar. 2024 (円17,530 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円17,992 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円17,992 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円26,810 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 Pure Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for Today is 円21,785 Mil.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
* 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, Japan Pure Chemical 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 Pure Chemical Co Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co'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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a Market Cap of 円29,538 Mil as of Jul. 16, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #927 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's Market Cap too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Market Cap is 円29,538 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #927 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #927 out of 1632 companies for Market Cap. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 289.44. 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 289.44, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 289.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Market Cap is 円29,538 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.97, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is 円29,538 Mil. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current Market Cap is 円29,538 Mil as of Jul. 16, 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 Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.97.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
Market Cap: 円29,538 Mil
GF Value™: 円4,583.97 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (11% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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