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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. China Boton Group Co's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,080 Mil.
China Boton Group Co's quarterly shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Jun. 2025 (1,080 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,080 Mil).
China Boton Group Co's annual shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Dec. 2024 (1,080 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,080 Mil).
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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 Boton Group Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
China Boton Group Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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 Boton Group Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group 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 Boton Group Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
China Boton Group 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 1,080 Mil mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,080 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors.
Is China Boton Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,080 Mil. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to LIN and SHW?
China Boton Group Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,080 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Chemicals 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 Boton Group Co and its competitors. China Boton Group Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,080 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,080 Mil. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,080 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,080 Mil
GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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