Softcare (HKSE:02698) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 527 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


HKSE:02698 Softcare Ltd HKSE:02698
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What is Softcare Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Softcare HKSE:02698 -5.92% 23 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 527 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02698 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Softcare's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 527 Mil.

Softcare  (HKSE:02698) 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.

Softcare Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Softcare Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Softcare Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Softcare Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
605.88 605.88 605.88 526.72

Softcare Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 605.88 605.88 605.88 526.72
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Softcare 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 527 Mil mean?
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 527 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Softcare and its competitors.
Is Softcare's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Softcare's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 527 Mil. Overall, Softcare has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcare's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PG and CL?
Softcare's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 527 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Softcare and its competitors. Softcare's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 527 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softcare stock overvalued right now?
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 527 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 527 Mil. Softcare's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 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 Softcare (HKSE:02698), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 527 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.

Softcare Business Description

Address 5 West A, Second Floor, 5WA 219, Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai, ARE
Softcare Ltd is a hygiene product corporation principally engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of baby and feminine hygiene products, including baby diapers, baby pants, sanitary pads and wet wipes. Geographically the company operates in Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. It offers a variety of baby and feminine hygiene products under brands like Softcare, as well as Veesper, Maya, Cuettie and Clincleer. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of hygiene products in Africa.
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