Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,044 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VAU Vault Minerals Ltd ASX:VAU
60 GF Score
Price A$4.60
GF Value A$0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Vault Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Vault Minerals ASX:VAU -3.36% 60 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,044 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VAU with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Vault Minerals's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,044 Mil.


Vault Minerals  (ASX:VAU) 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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Vault Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Vault Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Vault Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Vault Minerals Semi-Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 532.48 566.57 1,046.53 1,046.53 1,044.34
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Vault Minerals 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 1,044 Mil mean?
Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,044 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Vault Minerals and its competitors.
Is Vault Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Vault Minerals' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,044 Mil. Overall, Vault Minerals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vault Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NEM and AU?
Vault Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,044 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Vault Minerals and its competitors. Vault Minerals's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,044 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vault Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.65, compared to a current price of A$4.60 — trading 607.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,044 Mil. Vault Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,044 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 Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.60 is trading 607.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.65. GuruFocus considers Vault Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VAU:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,044 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.65 vs. price of A$4.60 (607.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Vault Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges REDLF:USARKM0:Germany
Address 85 South Perth Esplanade, Suite 4, Level 3, South Shore Centre, South Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6151
Vault Minerals Ltd is engaged in gold production, development, and mineral exploration assets in Australia. The company's operating segment includes King of the Hills, Mount Monger, Deflector, and Sugar Zone. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the King of the Hills project, which produces gold bullion. The Deflector operation produces gold bullion and gold-copper concentrate.
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