Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Brother Industries's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 249 Mil.
Brother Industries's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (250 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (249 Mil).
It means Brother Industriesbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Brother Industries's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (256 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (249 Mil).
It means Brother Industriesbought back shares from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Brother Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Brother Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Brother Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 249 Mil mean?
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 249 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors.
Is Brother Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Brother Industries' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 249 Mil. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to competitors?
Brother Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 249 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors. Brother Industries's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 249 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (BRTHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.44, compared to a current price of $21.51 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 249 Mil. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 249 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.51 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.44.
GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BRTHF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 249 Mil
GF Value™: $18.44 vs. price of $21.51 (16.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRTHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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