Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Hongkong Chinese's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,998.28 Mil.
Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) 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.
Hongkong Chinese Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Hongkong Chinese Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Hongkong Chinese Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Hongkong Chinese 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 1,998.28 Mil mean?
Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,998.28 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hongkong Chinese and its competitors.
Is Hongkong Chinese's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hongkong Chinese's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,998.28 Mil. Overall, Hongkong Chinese has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongkong Chinese's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Hongkong Chinese's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,998.28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Real Estate 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 Hongkong Chinese and its competitors. Hongkong Chinese's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,998.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongkong Chinese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 127.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,998.28 Mil. Hongkong Chinese's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,998.28 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongkong Chinese stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.05 is trading 127.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
GuruFocus considers Hongkong Chinese to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HKC:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,998.28 Mil
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.05 (127.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hongkong Chinese Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments are Property Investment, which includes investments relating to the letting and resale of properties and generates maximum revenue for the company; the Property development segment is into the development and sale of properties; the Treasury investment segment includes investments in money markets; the Securities investment segment invests in securities that are held for trading and for long-term strategic purpose; and Others. The geographical segments are Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, and others. It derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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