BSHI (Boss Holdings) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 2.12 Mil (As of Dec. 2009)

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What is Boss Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Boss Holdings BSHI +0.14% Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Boss Holdings's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was 2.12 Mil.

Boss Holdings  (OTCPK:BSHI) 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.

Boss Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Boss Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Boss Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Boss Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Boss Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09
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Boss Holdings 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 2.12 Mil mean?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Boss Holdings and its competitors.
Is Boss Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Boss Holdings' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.12 Mil.
How does Boss Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to FORD?
Boss Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Boss Holdings and its competitors. Boss Holdings's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boss Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Boss Holdings (BSHI) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.12 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.12 Mil. 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 Boss Holdings (BSHI), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.12 Mil as of Dec. 2009. 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.

Boss Holdings Business Description

Address 1221 Page Street, Kewanee, IL, USA, 61443
Boss Holdings Inc and its subsidiaries are engaged in the import, marketing, and distribution of pet supplies and cell phone accessories, as well as custom imprinting of inflatable and other products for the advertising specialties industry. The company sells its products through distributors and manufacturer's representatives and by direct marketing to consumers through an e-commerce website. The three business segments: Pet Products, Promotional Products, and Tech Accessories. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Pet Products segment.