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Showa Chemical Industry Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円4,686 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円5,432 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円5,432 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円5,507 Mil).
Showa Chemical Industry Co's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (円4,782 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円4,686 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円4,686 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円5,507 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. Showa Chemical Industry Co's Enterprise Value for Today is 円4,720 Mil.
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Market Cap Related Terms
Showa Chemical Industry 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Showa Chemical Industry 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Showa Chemical Industry Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showa Chemical Industry 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.
* 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.
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a Market Cap of 円5,411 Mil as of Jul. 15, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #1255 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co's Market Cap too high?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Market Cap is 円5,411 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #1255 out of 1632 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Showa Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Chemical Industry Co's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #1255 out of 1632 companies for Market Cap. This places Showa Chemical Industry 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 Showa Chemical Industry 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. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Market Cap is 円5,411 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円458.77, compared to a current price of 円508.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is 円5,411 Mil. Showa Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990), the current Market Cap is 円5,411 Mil as of Jul. 15, 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円458.77.
GuruFocus considers Showa Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4990:
Market Cap: 円5,411 Mil
GF Value™: 円458.77 vs. price of 円508.00 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
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