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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. STO Express Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,479 Mil.
STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) 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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STO Express Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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STO Express Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
STO Express 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 1,479 Mil mean?
STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on STO Express Co and its competitors.
Is STO Express Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
STO Express Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,479 Mil. Overall, STO Express Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STO Express Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to UPS and FDX?
STO Express Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,479 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Transportation 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 STO Express Co and its competitors. STO Express Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,479 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STO Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.70, compared to a current price of ¥14.19 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,479 Mil. STO Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,479 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.19 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.70.
GuruFocus considers STO Express Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002468:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,479 Mil
GF Value™: ¥15.70 vs. price of ¥14.19 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STO Express is one of the Tongda operators, one of the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongda operators provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to network partners for fees, while local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongda brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei. His widow's brother, Chen Dejun, is now chair. The family held over 34% of the company as of Sept. 30, 2024. STO's strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase an additional 21% of STO from the family before Dec. 27, 2025, at CNY 16.50 per share.
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