Free · Business valuation and cash flow

Share Price from Market Cap & Outstanding Shares

Calculate implied share prices for two companies from market capitalization and shares outstanding, then compare their nominal prices.

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  1. Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
  2. Where results are editable, change one to solve backwards. Lock a value to hold it fixed.
  3. Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.

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Formula and method

A market capitalization of 1,000,000 across 50,000 shares implies 20 per share. A second company at 30 per share has a nominal price difference of 10.

Share price = market capitalization ÷ shares outstanding; nominal difference = |price B − price A|

Worked example

Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.

Company A market capitalization
1000000 USD
Company A shares outstanding
50000
Company B market capitalization
3000000 USD
Company B shares outstanding
100000
Company A implied share price
20 USD
Company B implied share price
30 USD
Absolute nominal share-price difference
10 USD /share

Assumptions and limitations

  • Market capitalization, share price and shares outstanding must refer to the same share class and date. Enter amounts on a consistent scale.
  • All monetary fields must use the same currency. Currency selectors use fixed rates captured with the model, not live exchange rates; use one currency consistently for financial comparisons.
  • A smaller price per share does not establish that a company is undervalued: share counts and stock splits affect nominal prices.
  • Shares outstanding must be positive. Fractional or scaled share counts are accepted when the monetary values use a consistent scale.

Common questions

Can I calculate market capitalization instead?

Yes. Enter price per share and shares outstanding for that company.

Is the lower-priced share the better investment?

This calculation cannot determine that. Compare ownership, earnings, cash flows, risk and other relevant information.

References

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