Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Western Mines Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 103.41 Mil.
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) 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.
Western Mines Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Western Mines Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Western Mines Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Western Mines Group 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 103.41 Mil mean?
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 103.41 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Western Mines Group and its competitors.
Is Western Mines Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Western Mines Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 103.41 Mil. Overall, Western Mines Group has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mines Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NEM and AU?
Western Mines Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 103.41 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 Western Mines Group and its competitors. Western Mines Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 103.41 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mines Group stock overvalued right now?
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 103.41 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 103.41 Mil. Western Mines Group's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 103.41 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.
Western Mines Group Ltd is a mineral exploration company based in Western Australia. It focuses on exploring for gold and nickel sulphide deposits across various prospective projects located in several mineral belts of the region. Some of its projects include Mulga Tank Ni-Cu-PGE Project, Melita Gold Project, Jasper Hill Gold Project, Youanmi Gold Project, Pavarotti Ni-Cu-PGE Project, Rock of Ages Gold Project, Broken Hill Bore Gold Project, and Pinyalling Gold Project. The company's primary project centers on an ultramafic complex known for nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements. Western Mines Group aims to discover and develop mineral resources to create long-term value through its portfolio of exploration initiatives. The company operates within Australia's mining sector.
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