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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. GCS Holdings's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 118 Mil.
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.
GCS Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
GCS Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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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.
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 118 Mil mean?
GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 118 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on GCS Holdings and its competitors.
Is GCS Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
GCS Holdings' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 118 Mil. Overall, GCS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCS Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to AMAT and LRCX?
GCS Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 118 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Semiconductors 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 GCS Holdings and its competitors. GCS Holdings's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 118 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$111.20, compared to a current price of NT$382.50 — trading 244% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 118 Mil. GCS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100. 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 GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 118 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 GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$382.50 is trading 244% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$111.20.
GuruFocus considers GCS Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4991:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 118 Mil
GF Value™: NT$111.20 vs. price of NT$382.50 (244% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GCS Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing of compound semiconductor wafers and foundry-related services as well as the licensing of intellectual property. It is also engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of optoelectronics technology products. Its portfolio offerings include Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for the wireless markets, power devices for power electronics, and Photodetectors and Lasers for the optical communications market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from the United States, Taiwan, and other markets.
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