Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4,426 Mil.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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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Kpj Healthcare Bhd Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Kpj Healthcare Bhd Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Kpj Healthcare Bhd 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 4,426 Mil mean?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 4,426 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4,426 Mil. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HCA and THC?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 4,426 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4,426 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM3.25 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4,426 Mil. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 4,426 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.25 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 4,426 Mil
GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM3.25 (31% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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