QKLS (QKL Stores) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1.5 Mil (As of Dec. 2015)


What is QKL Stores Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

QKL Stores QKLS Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.5 Mil as of Dec. 2015.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. QKL Stores's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 1.5 Mil.

QKL Stores  (OTCPK:QKLS) 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.

QKL Stores Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

QKL Stores Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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QKL Stores Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

QKL Stores Annual Data
Trend Apr06 Apr07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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QKL Stores Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15
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QKL Stores 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 1.5 Mil mean?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.5 Mil as of Dec. 2015. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on QKL Stores and its competitors.
Is QKL Stores' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
QKL Stores' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.5 Mil.
How does QKL Stores' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to IFMK and HWIN?
QKL Stores' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 QKL Stores and its competitors. QKL Stores's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.5 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.5 Mil. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.5 Mil as of Dec. 2015. 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.

QKL Stores Business Description

Address 4 Nanreyuan Street, Dongfeng Road, Zhuangyi Wang, Sartu District, Daqing, CHN, 163300
QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.