Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Microbix Biosystems's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 137.77 Mil.
Microbix Biosystems's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (138.81 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (137.77 Mil).
It means Microbix Biosystemsbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Microbix Biosystems's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Sep. 2024 (135.67 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (139.51 Mil).
It means Microbix Biosystemsissued new shares from Sep. 2024 to Sep. 2025 .
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.
Microbix Biosystems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Microbix Biosystems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microbix Biosystems's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
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MBXBF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Microbix Biosystems'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.
Microbix Biosystems Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Microbix Biosystems's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microbix Biosystems'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 137.77 Mil mean?
Microbix Biosystems (MBXBF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 137.77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Microbix Biosystems and its competitors.
Is Microbix Biosystems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Microbix Biosystems' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 137.77 Mil. Overall, Microbix Biosystems has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microbix Biosystems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to VRTX and REGN?
Microbix Biosystems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 137.77 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 a Biotechnology company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Biotechnology 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 Microbix Biosystems and its competitors. Microbix Biosystems's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 137.77 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microbix Biosystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbix Biosystems (MBXBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.21 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 137.77 Mil. Microbix Biosystems' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Microbix Biosystems (MBXBF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 137.77 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 Microbix Biosystems (MBXBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbix Biosystems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.21 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Microbix Biosystems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MBXBF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 137.77 Mil
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.21 (23.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBXBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microbix Biosystems Inc develops biological products and technologies. There are two operating segments: The development, manufacturing, and sale of products relating to the medical diagnostics industry, namely antigens as test ingredients, quality assessment products to help ensure the accuracy of test workflows, and viral transport medium to enable collection of patient test samples; and the development and commercialization of novel and proprietary products or technologies such as Kinlytic. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and also operates in Europe and other foreign countries.
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