Valuation
What is Market Capitalization?
Market cap is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares. It determines whether a stock is classified as large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap.
Formula
Market Cap = Current Share Price × Total Shares Outstanding
How to Interpret
In US markets: Mega-cap (>$200B) are global stalwarts (Apple, Microsoft), Large-cap ($10B–$200B) are stable, Mid-cap ($2B–$10B) blend growth and stability, Small-cap ($300M–$2B) and Micro-cap (<$300M) are higher risk/reward. Or international markets like India: Large-cap >₹20,000 Cr, Mid-cap ₹5,000–20,000 Cr, Small-cap <₹5,000 Cr.
Typical Ranges
US: Mega-cap >$200B, Large-cap $10B–$200B, Mid-cap $2B–$10B, Small-cap $300M–$2B, Micro-cap <$300M. India: Large >₹20,000 Cr, Mid ₹5,000–20,000 Cr, Small <₹5,000 Cr.
Find Stocks Using This Metric
Use the Equiscale Stock Screener to filter US or Indian stocks by Market Capitalization.