Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 191 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
73 GF Score
Price NT$30.80
GF Value NT$27.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 +0.98% 73 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 191 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 191 Mil.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) 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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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Quarterly Data
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TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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 191 Mil mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 191 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 191 Mil. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 191 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Steel 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 191 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 191 Mil. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 191 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 191 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
73GF Score

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