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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Impro Precision Industries's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1,896 Mil.
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.
Impro Precision Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Impro Precision Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
* 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.
HKSE:01286 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impro Precision 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.
Impro Precision Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impro Precision Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impro Precision 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 1,896 Mil mean?
Impro Precision Industries (HKSE:01286) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,896 Mil as of Jun. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Impro Precision Industries and its competitors.
Is Impro Precision Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Impro Precision Industries' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,896 Mil. Overall, Impro Precision Industries has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impro Precision Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to GEV and ETN?
Impro Precision Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,896 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 Impro Precision Industries and its competitors. Impro Precision Industries's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,896 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impro Precision Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries (HKSE:01286) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.21, compared to a current price of HK$9.37 — trading 191.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,896 Mil. Impro Precision Industries' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Impro Precision Industries (HKSE:01286), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,896 Mil as of Jun. 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 Impro Precision Industries (HKSE:01286) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$9.37 is trading 191.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.21.
GuruFocus considers Impro Precision Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01286:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,896 Mil
GF Value™: HK$3.21 vs. price of HK$9.37 (191.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01286 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impro Precision Industries Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in four segments: Investment casting, Precision machining and others, Sand casting, and Surface Treatment. The products and services offered are widely applied to various end-markets, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, high horsepower engines, hydraulic equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, recreational boats and vehicles, aerospace, and medical. The company's geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, and Asia, of which key revenue is generated from the Americas.
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