Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Mercia Asset Management's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 424.95 Mil.
Mercia Asset Management's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Sep. 2025 (431.29 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (424.95 Mil).
It means Mercia Asset Managementbought back shares from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Mercia Asset Management's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (431.34 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (424.95 Mil).
It means Mercia Asset Managementbought back shares from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
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.
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.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Mercia Asset Management Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Mercia Asset Management Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:MERC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mercia Asset Management Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
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.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 424.95 Mil mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 424.95 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Mercia Asset Management and its competitors.
Is Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 424.95 Mil. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to BLK and BX?
Mercia Asset Management's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 424.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 (EOP) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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 (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. Mercia Asset Management's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 424.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.32, compared to a current price of £0.27 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 424.95 Mil. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 424.95 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.27 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.32.
GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 424.95 Mil
GF Value™: £0.32 vs. price of £0.27 (17.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
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