Market capitalization

Value at current market prices of a company's equity capital. It equals the share price times the number of shares outstanding.

Market Capitalization is the market value of a company’s equity, calculated as current share price multiplied by outstanding shares; it is widely used to compare company size and valuation in capital markets.

- Used in treasury and financial management for funding, investment, and risk decisions.
- Used to evaluate cash flows, financing costs, and capital structure.

- Example: Finance teams use **Market capitalization** when planning funding needs and managing cash and risk.

- Why it matters: Supports liquidity and risk control and improves the quality of financing and investment decisions.