Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32 Mil.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) 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.
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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
* 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.
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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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 32 Mil mean?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 32 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 32 Mil. Overall, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PG and CL?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15,961.56, compared to a current price of ₹9,025.10 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 32 Mil. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 32 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹9,025.10 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15,961.56.
GuruFocus considers Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500459:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 32 Mil
GF Value™: ₹15,961.56 vs. price of ₹9,025.10 (43.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Business Description
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of feminine hygiene care and healthcare products. The portfolio includes brands like Ambi Pur, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide Ariel, Duracell, Gillette, Vicks, and Wella. The business is divided into a feminine hygiene business and a healthcare business. The feminine hygiene business offers sanitary napkins and feminine sanitary hygiene products; its popular brand is Whisper. The healthcare business offers creams, cough drops, and other health products. The company distributes its products through various channels: from retail locations such as mass merchandizers and grocery stores, to drug stores and department stores.
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