Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Sumitomo Electric Industries's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 780 Mil.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) 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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Sumitomo Electric Industries Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Sumitomo Electric Industries Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 780 Mil mean?
Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 780 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 780 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ORLY and AZO?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 780 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 780 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,919.06, compared to a current price of 円12,225.00 — trading 318.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 780 Mil. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 780 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (TSE:5802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円12,225.00 is trading 318.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,919.06.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5802:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 780 Mil
GF Value™: 円2,919.06 vs. price of 円12,225.00 (318.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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