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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 743.8 Mil.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) 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.
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Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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.
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Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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 743.8 Mil mean?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 743.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 743.8 Mil. Overall, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to EDU and TAL?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 743.8 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 743.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.20, compared to a current price of ¥2.87 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 743.8 Mil. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 743.8 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.87 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.20.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603377:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 743.8 Mil
GF Value™: ¥2.20 vs. price of ¥2.87 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Business Description
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in providing training services for motor vehicle drivers. It also offers sparring service, car repair services, car insurance agents and other auto-related services and consumer products. In addition, the company carries out traffic safety publicity and education activities, focusing on cultivating traffic safety awareness.
43GF Score
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