Market capitalization

Share price multiplied by shares outstanding — the price the market puts on a whole company.
Also known as: Market cap

What it is

Market capitalization is what it would cost to buy every outstanding share at the current price. It is the price tag the stock market puts on the entire company.

Formula

Market cap = share price × shares outstanding. A company trading at KRW 50,000 with 100 million shares has a market cap of KRW 5 trillion.

What to keep in mind

Never compare company size by share price alone — a KRW 10,000 stock can be worth more than a KRW 1,000,000 stock if it has far more shares. When a rights offering or bond conversion adds shares, market cap rises even if the price does not.

This explanation is general information, not investment advice. Rules reflect September 2026 and may change; check official exchange and broker notices.