Abstract

The disparity between Market Share Price (MSP) and Market Reference Price (MRP) has become a critical issue in financial analysis and investment strategy. MSP reflects the current trading price of a companys shares in the open market driven by investor sentiment market conditions and company performance. In contrast MRP is often based on fundamental analysis and provides an estimated value of the company derived from financial metrics market conditions and economic forecasts. This gap between MSP and MRP can signal various market inefficiencies or underlying issues including overvaluation or undervaluation of stocks misalignment between market expectations and fundamental value or investor behavior anomalies. Understanding the reasons behind this disparity is essential for investors seeking to make informed decisions and for analysts aiming to refine valuation models. This paper explores the causes of this gap its implications for market efficiency and strategies for bridging the divid