News (ASX:NWSLV) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 554 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


ASX:NWSLV News Corp ASX:NWSLV
65 GF Score
Price A$35.00
GF Value A$40.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is News Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

News ASX:NWSLV 65 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 554 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:NWSLV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$40.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. News's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 554 Mil.

News  (ASX:NWSLV) 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.

News Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

News Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for News's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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News Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

News Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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News Quarterly Data
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News 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 554 Mil mean?
News (ASX:NWSLV) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 554 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on News and its competitors.
Is News' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
News' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 554 Mil. Overall, News has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does News' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to TKO and WMG?
News' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 554 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified 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 News and its competitors. News's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 554 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News (ASX:NWSLV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$40.70, compared to a current price of A$35.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 554 Mil. News' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 News (ASX:NWSLV), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 554 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 News (ASX:NWSLV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, News stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$35.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$40.70. GuruFocus considers News to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NWSLV:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 554 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$40.70 vs. price of A$35.00 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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

News Business Description

Address 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036
News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the US, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings platform in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable US digital property advertising business, Move. The 65% interest in Foxtel, the Australian pay-TV and streaming provider, was sold in April 2025. The sale to global sports streaming platform, DAZN, was struck at more than 7 times Foxtel's EBITDA.
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