Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. China Mengniu Dairy Co's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3,873 Mil.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (3,903 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (3,873 Mil).
It means China Mengniu Dairy Cobought back shares from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .
China Mengniu Dairy Co's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (3,916 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (3,873 Mil).
It means China Mengniu Dairy Cobought back shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
China Mengniu Dairy Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
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China Mengniu Dairy Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
CIADF vs KHC, GIS: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Calculation
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 3,873 Mil mean?
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 3,873 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,873 Mil. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to KHC and GIS?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 3,873 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,873 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.21, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,873 Mil. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,873 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.21.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 3,873 Mil
GF Value™: $2.21 vs. price of $2.17 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
77GF Score
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