JPSWY (The Japan Steel Works) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 147 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


JPSWY The Japan Steel Works Ltd JPSWY
80 GF Score
Price $24.89
GF Value $19.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Japan Steel Works Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

The Japan Steel Works JPSWY -0.50% 80 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 147 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.29 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. The Japan Steel Works's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 147 Mil.

The Japan Steel Works  (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.

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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.

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The Japan Steel Works Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The Japan Steel Works Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

The Japan Steel Works Annual Data
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The Japan Steel Works Quarterly Data
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The Japan Steel Works 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 147 Mil mean?
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 147 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 147 Mil. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GEV and ETN?
The Japan Steel Works' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 147 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Industrial Products 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. The Japan Steel Works's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 147 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.29, compared to a current price of $24.89 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 147 Mil. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 147 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.89 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.29. GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JPSWY:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 147 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.29 vs. price of $24.89 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JPSWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Japan Steel Works Business Description

Other Exchanges 5631:JapanJ9R:Germany
Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Gate City Osaki-West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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