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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. HPC Holdings's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1,600 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.
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.
HPC Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
HPC Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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* 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.
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 1,600 Mil mean?
HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,600 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on HPC Holdings and its competitors.
Is HPC Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
HPC Holdings' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,600 Mil. Overall, HPC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPC Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PWR and FIX?
HPC Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,600 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Construction 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 HPC Holdings and its competitors. HPC Holdings's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,600 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,600 Mil. HPC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,600 Mil as of Apr. 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 HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers HPC Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01742:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,600 Mil
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPC Holdings Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. The Company operates through two segments: General building construction and Civil engineering. The General building construction segment relates to the design and building projects of warehouses and other industrial or commercial buildings. The Civil engineering segment relates to the construction of public infrastructures, such as train stations, tunnels, railways and expressways. Its contractor works are related to designing and building projects for commercial and industrial buildings, such as logistics and warehouse facilities, offices, workshops and carparks and nursing homes. The company derives maximum revenue from General building construction segment.
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