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Formula sheet/NISM Series XV: Research Analyst/Terminology in Equity and Debt Markets
[ TERMINOLOGY IN EQUITY AND DEBT MARKETS ]

Market Capitalization

Market Capitalization=Current Market Price(CMP)×Total Number of Outstanding Shares\text{Market Capitalization} = \text{Current Market Price} (CMP) \times \text{Total Number of Outstanding Shares}
Variables

CMP: Prevailing trading price per share on exchange; Outstanding Shares: Total subscribed equity base.

Exam note

Classifications in India: Large Cap (Top 100), Mid Cap (101-250), Small Cap (251 onwards by market cap ranking).

Worked examples
Book Value Per Share (BVPS) Calculation

Apex Auto Ltd has an issued equity capital of Rs 50 Crore (Face Value Rs 10 per share), General Reserves of Rs 320 Crore, Retained Earnings of Rs 180 Crore, and Revaluation Reserves of Rs 50 Crore. If the company has accumulated deferred losses of Rs 20 Crore, compute the BVPS.

Standalone vs. Consolidated Enterprise Value (EV)

A parent entity has 2 Crore equity shares trading at Rs 450 per share. It has preferred capital of Rs 50 Cr, standalone debt of Rs 200 Cr, and standalone cash of Rs 60 Cr. Its subsidiary has minority interest of Rs 80 Cr, debt of Rs 120 Cr, and cash/liquid investments of Rs 40 Cr. Compute Standalone and Consolidated EV.

EPS, DPS, and Dividend Payout Ratio

Zenith Pharma reports Net Profit after Tax of Rs 180 Crore for FY2026. The company has 12 Crore equity shares outstanding with a Face Value of Rs 2 each. The Board declares a dividend of 250%. Calculate Basic EPS, DPS, and the Dividend Payout Ratio.

Bond Current Yield and Holding Period Return (HPR)

An 8.50% coupon G-Sec (Face Value Rs 100) is purchased in the secondary market at Rs 102.00. The investor holds it for 1 year, collects the annual coupon of Rs 8.50, reinvests the coupon at 6.00% p.a. for 1 year, and sells the bond at Rs 106.00. Calculate the Current Yield and the 1-year HPR.

Macaulay Duration, Modified Duration & Price Volatility

A 3-year annual bond with Face Value Rs 1,000 carries an 8% coupon and currently trades at par (Yield y = 8%). Its Macaulay Duration is calculated as 2.783 years. Calculate its Modified Duration and the expected % price change if interest rates increase by 75 basis points (+0.75%).