Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88 Mil.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's quarterly shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Dec. 2025 (88 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (88 Mil).
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (88 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (88 Mil).
It means Sumitomo Bakelite Coissued new shares from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
SBKLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Sumitomo Bakelite 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 88 Mil mean?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 88 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 88 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to LIN and SHW?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 88 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.01, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 88 Mil. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 88 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.58 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.01.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 88 Mil
GF Value™: $23.01 vs. price of $36.58 (59% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastics and related products. The company has three reportable segments: High performance plastic, Quality of Life Related Products, and Semiconductor-related Materials. The Semiconductor-related Materials segment provides epoxy resin molding materials, liquid resins, and coatings for semiconductors. The High performance plastic segment manufactures phenolic resin molding materials, industrial phenolic resins, synthetic resin adhesives, and copper-clad laminates. The Quality of Life Related Products segment produces medical equipment products, pharmaceutical packaging materials, decorative panels and sheets, and bio-related products.
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