Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,089 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.
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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Sunny Optical Technology (Group) 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 1,089 Mil mean?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,089 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co and its competitors.
Is Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,089 Mil. Overall, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to APH and GLW?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,089 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co and its competitors. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,089 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.86, compared to a current price of $7.75 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,089 Mil. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,089 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.75 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.86.
GuruFocus considers Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNPTF:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,089 Mil
GF Value™: $10.86 vs. price of $7.75 (28.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNPTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co Business Description
Headquartered in Yuyao, China, Sunny Optical is one of China's biggest handset camera module makers and the world's largest handset lens sets manufacturer. Higher-margin lens sets are used in smartphones, vehicles, and extended reality. Sunny Optical is a key beneficiary of the secular growth of extended-reality devices and vehicle camera demand, as advanced driver-assistance systems witness rising adoption among automakers. The firm also manufactures optical instruments, such as high-end microscopes and optical measuring instruments. The company employed over 34,393 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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