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Share Price & Equity Market Value Calculator

Estimate market capitalization from share price and shares outstanding.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
  2. Edit a calculated value to solve backwards, or lock a value to hold it fixed.
  3. Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.

Use the result with context

Results are estimates for planning and education. Confirm rates, taxes, fees, and legal requirements with the relevant institution or a qualified professional before making a financial decision.

Formula and method

Multiply the current price per share by the number of shares outstanding. A price of 20 with 1,000,000 shares gives an equity market value of 20,000,000.

Market capitalization = share price × shares outstanding

Worked example

Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.

Price of a single share
20 USD
Number of outstanding shares
1000000
Market capitalization
20000000 USD

Assumptions and limitations

  • Use values from a consistent period, scope and currency. The stated formula defines this simplified model; the explanation describes quantities it leaves out.

Common questions

Is market capitalization the cost to acquire a business?

It is the market value of equity at the supplied price. Debt, cash, transaction terms and any acquisition premium can change a total purchase valuation.

References

The calculation equations, inverse formulas, units, and input rules were imported from this source. Bookify provides the interface and equation solver.

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