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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). Starts Publishing's share price for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3805. Starts Publishing's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4 Mil. Therefore, Starts Publishing's market cap for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円14,611 Mil.
Starts Publishing's quarterly market cap
increased
from Jun. 2025 (円16,013 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円16,896 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 (円16,896 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円14,611 Mil).
Starts Publishing's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (円14,150 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (円11,255 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (円11,255 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円14,611 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. Starts Publishing's Enterprise Value for Today is 円9,832 Mil.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) 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.
Starts Publishing Market Cap Related Terms
Starts Publishing Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing Market Cap vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Market Cap of 円13,271 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #422 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Starts Publishing's Market Cap too high?
Starts Publishing's current Market Cap is 円13,271 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #422 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Market Cap compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #422 out of 1041 companies for Market Cap. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 49.66. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Market Cap among Media - Diversified companies is 49.66, based on 1,041 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Market Cap is 49.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current Market Cap is 円13,271 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,953.56, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is 円13,271 Mil. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Market Cap is 円13,271 Mil as of Jul. 14, 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,953.56.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
Market Cap: 円13,271 Mil
GF Value™: 円3,953.56 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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