Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. China Water Affairs Group's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1,627 Mil.
China Water Affairs Group's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (1,628 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (1,627 Mil).
It means China Water Affairs Groupbought back shares from Mar. 2025 to Sep. 2025 .
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
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China Water Affairs Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
China Water Affairs Group 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 1,627 Mil mean?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,627 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,627 Mil. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Affairs Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,627 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. China Water Affairs Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,627 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,627 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,627 Mil as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,627 Mil
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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