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). Lanxess AG's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF16.38. Lanxess AG's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 86 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,414 Mil.
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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. Lanxess AG's Enterprise Value for Today is CHF2,987 Mil.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) 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.
Lanxess AG Market Cap Related Terms
Lanxess AG Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Market Cap of CHF1,167 Mil as of Jul. 02, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #334 out of 1633 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Lanxess AG's Market Cap too high?
Lanxess AG's current Market Cap is CHF1,167 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #334 out of 1633 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Market Cap compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #334 out of 1633 companies for Market Cap. This places Lanxess AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 294.99. 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 294.99, 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 294.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanxess AG's current Market Cap is CHF1,167 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Market Cap of CHF1,167 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is CHF1,167 Mil. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Market Cap is CHF1,167 Mil as of Jul. 02, 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:
Market Cap: CHF1,167 Mil
GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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