NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 3,228.78 Mil (As of Sep. 2020)


What is NTT DOCOMO Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

NTT DOCOMO BUE:DCM 10 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 3,228.78 Mil as of Sep. 2020. GuruFocus rates BUE:DCM with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. NTT DOCOMO's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was 3,228.78 Mil.

NTT DOCOMO  (BUE:DCM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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.

Be Aware

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.

NTT DOCOMO Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

NTT DOCOMO Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NTT DOCOMO's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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NTT DOCOMO Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

NTT DOCOMO Annual Data
Trend Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,880.82 3,726.27 3,690.84 3,533.82 3,287.75

NTT DOCOMO Quarterly Data
Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,300.55 3,274.80 3,246.33 3,236.77 3,228.78

NTT DOCOMO Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 3,228.78 Mil mean?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 3,228.78 Mil as of Sep. 2020. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on NTT DOCOMO and its competitors.
Is NTT DOCOMO's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
NTT DOCOMO's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 3,228.78 Mil. Overall, NTT DOCOMO has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTT DOCOMO's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to VZ and T?
NTT DOCOMO's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 3,228.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 (Basic Average) for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on NTT DOCOMO and its competitors. NTT DOCOMO's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 3,228.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTT DOCOMO stock overvalued right now?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 3,228.78 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 3,228.78 Mil. NTT DOCOMO's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 3,228.78 Mil as of Sep. 2020. 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.

NTT DOCOMO Business Description

Address Sanno Park Tower, 11-1, Nagata-cho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6150
NTT DoCoMo is Japan's largest wireless telephone operator. It has 78 million subscribers, leading to its market share of approximately 44%. The firm has been a technological leader, introducing wireless Internet access through its i-mode service in 1999, along with the ability to use a handset like a credit card. NTT DoCoMo also owns minority stakes in Philippine Long Distance Telephone, Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Holdings, and other smaller phone companies. The firm's objective is to have the highest-quality network and customer service in Japan.