Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. PICC Property and Casualty Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22,242 Mil.
PICC Property and Casualty Co (OTCPK:PPCCF) 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.
PICC Property and Casualty Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
PICC Property and Casualty Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
* 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.
PICC Property and Casualty Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
PICC Property and Casualty Co 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 22,242 Mil mean?
PICC Property and Casualty Co (PPCCF) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22,242 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on PICC Property and Casualty Co and its competitors.
Is PICC Property and Casualty Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
PICC Property and Casualty Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22,242 Mil. Overall, PICC Property and Casualty Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PICC Property and Casualty Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CB and PGR?
PICC Property and Casualty Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22,242 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Insurance 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 PICC Property and Casualty Co and its competitors. PICC Property and Casualty Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22,242 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PICC Property and Casualty Co stock overvalued right now?
PICC Property and Casualty Co (PPCCF) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 22,242 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.77, compared to a current price of $1.96 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22,242 Mil. PICC Property and Casualty Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PICC Property and Casualty Co (PPCCF), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 22,242 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 PICC Property and Casualty Co (PPCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PICC Property and Casualty Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.96 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.77.
Key valuation signals for PPCCF:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 22,242 Mil
GF Value™: $1.77 vs. price of $1.96 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PICC Property and Casualty Co Business Description
PICC P&C is headquartered in Beijing. The company is China's largest nonlife insurer, commanding nearly 33% domestic market share. Founded by the People's Bank of China in 1949, PICC P&C operates as the flagship subsidiary of PICC Group—a state-owned insurance holding company that retains a 69% equity stake. The company underwrites a comprehensive suite of nonlife insurance products spanning auto, commercial property, liability, credit and surety, accident and health, energy and aerospace, and agricultural lines.
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