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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 142 Mil.
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) 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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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 142 Mil mean?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 142 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 142 Mil. Overall, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to APH and GLW?
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 142 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Hardware 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co and its competitors. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 142 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$185.97, compared to a current price of NT$156.00 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 142 Mil. Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 142 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 Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co (ROCO:3362) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$156.00 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$185.97.
GuruFocus considers Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3362:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 142 Mil
GF Value™: NT$185.97 vs. price of NT$156.00 (16.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Business Description
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, and manufacturing of professional optical lenses. The company designs and manufactures lenses for scanners, projectors, digital cameras, multi-function printers, mobile phones, digital video recorders, multi-function printers, cell phone cameras, laptops, tablets, IP cameras, monitors, automotive lenses, and others. The reportable segments of the company are; the Optical segment which derives key revenue, and the Electronic components segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan, and other countries.
63GF Score
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