Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. China Merchants Bank Co's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5,044 Mil.
China Merchants Bank Co's quarterly shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Dec. 2025 (5,044 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (5,044 Mil).
China Merchants Bank Co's annual shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Dec. 2024 (5,044 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (5,044 Mil).
China Merchants Bank Co (OTCPK:CIHKY) 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 Merchants Bank Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
China Merchants Bank Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Merchants Bank Co'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.
China Merchants Bank Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
China Merchants Bank Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Merchants Bank 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 Merchants Bank Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Merchants Bank Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Bank Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
China Merchants Bank 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 5,044 Mil mean?
China Merchants Bank Co (CIHKY) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 5,044 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on China Merchants Bank Co and its competitors.
Is China Merchants Bank Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
China Merchants Bank Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 5,044 Mil. Overall, China Merchants Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Bank Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to competitors?
China Merchants Bank Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 5,044 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Banks 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 Merchants Bank Co and its competitors. China Merchants Bank Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 5,044 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co (CIHKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.33, compared to a current price of $28.69 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 5,044 Mil. China Merchants Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Merchants Bank Co (CIHKY), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 5,044 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 China Merchants Bank Co (CIHKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Bank Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.69 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.33.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Bank Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIHKY:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 5,044 Mil
GF Value™: $31.33 vs. price of $28.69 (8.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIHKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Bank was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen. The bank is China's seventh-largest listed bank by assets, with the largest distribution network among China's joint-stock banks. CMB's network has been expanding rapidly. Its outlets are located mainly in China's more developed areas, including the Pearl River and Yangtze River deltas. The firm has 18% and 82% of its shares listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges, respectively. It has no foreign strategic investors. China Merchants Group is its largest shareholder, with a 30% stake. Retail banking, corporate banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 51%, and 0% of total profit before tax, respectively, and 40%, 58%, and 2% of total revenue in 2024.
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