Price Per Share Calculation

Price per Share Formula:

\[ \text{Price per Share} = \frac{\text{Market Cap}}{\text{Outstanding Shares}} \]

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1. What is Price per Share?

Price per Share represents the current market value of a single share of a company's stock. It is calculated by dividing the company's total market capitalization by the number of outstanding shares.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the fundamental stock valuation formula:

\[ \text{Price per Share} = \frac{\text{Market Cap}}{\text{Outstanding Shares}} \]

Where:

\( \text{Market Cap} \) — Total market value of the company in dollars
\( \text{Outstanding Shares} \) — Total number of shares issued and held by investors

Explanation: This formula provides the theoretical price per share based on the company's total market valuation and share count.

3. Importance of Price per Share Calculation

Details: Understanding price per share is essential for investors to evaluate stock valuation, compare companies within the same industry, and make informed investment decisions. It also helps in assessing whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its peers.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the company's total market capitalization in dollars and the number of outstanding shares. Both values must be positive numbers (market cap > 0, outstanding shares ≥ 1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between market cap and share price?
A: Market cap represents the total value of the company, while share price is the value of one individual share. Market cap = Share price × Outstanding shares.

Q2: Why do stock prices change?
A: Stock prices change due to supply and demand dynamics, company performance, economic conditions, investor sentiment, and market news.

Q3: What are outstanding shares?
A: Outstanding shares refer to all shares currently held by shareholders, including institutional investors and company insiders, but excluding treasury shares.

Q4: How often should I calculate price per share?
A: For active investors, monitoring price per share regularly (daily or weekly) is recommended as market conditions and company fundamentals change frequently.

Q5: Can this calculation be used for all types of stocks?
A: Yes, this formula applies to common stocks of publicly traded companies. For preferred stocks or other securities, additional factors may need consideration.