Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€43,044 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€43,056 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€43,056 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€42,667 Mil).
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (€45,869 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€45,044 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (€45,044 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€42,667 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for Today is €63,972 Mil.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu 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.
Shin-Etsu 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) has a Market Cap of €70,734 Mil as of Jul. 01, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #4 out of 1633 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Market Cap too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Market Cap is €70,734 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #4 out of 1633 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Market Cap compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #4 out of 1633 companies for Market Cap. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 294.46. 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 294.46, based on 1,633 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 294.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Market Cap is €70,734 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) has a current Market Cap of €70,734 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.06, compared to a current price of €22.98 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €70,734 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN), the current Market Cap is €70,734 Mil as of Jul. 01, 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (WBO:SHIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.98 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.06.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SHIN:
Market Cap: €70,734 Mil
GF Value™: €18.06 vs. price of €22.98 (27.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SHIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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