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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 156 Mil.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (MEX:EDUN) 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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* 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.
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New Oriental Education & Technology Group 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 156 Mil mean?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (MEX:EDUN) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 156 Mil as of May. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 156 Mil. Overall, New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to TAL and LAUR?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 156 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Education 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 156 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (MEX:EDUN) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 156 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,259.84, compared to a current price of MXN966.48 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 156 Mil. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (MEX:EDUN), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 156 Mil as of May. 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (MEX:EDUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN966.48 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,259.84.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EDUN:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 156 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,259.84 vs. price of MXN966.48 (23.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EDUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Oriental Education & Technology is a prominent private education provider in China, offering a wide array of educational services. These include overseas test preparation and consulting services, high school academic tutoring, nonacademic tutoring, and intelligent learning systems and devices. Additionally, the company holds a 57% ownership stake in East Buy, a leading player in the livestreaming e-commerce market.
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