Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 504 Mil.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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 504 Mil mean?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 504 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 504 Mil. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to AWK and WTRG?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 504 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 504 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.67, compared to a current price of R$7.17 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 504 Mil. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 504 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$7.17 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.67.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 504 Mil
GF Value™: R$10.67 vs. price of R$7.17 (32.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description
CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR provides treated water supply sewage collection & treatment, and Solid waste management services. The company provides sanitation services to cities, smaller areas, and municipalities. The firm operates in two business segments: Water treatment & distribution and Sanitary Sewage collection & treatment. It has a network for the withdrawal & distribution of drinking water, sewage collection, and the discharge of treated sewage. The firm operates landfills in Apucarana, Cornello, Procopio, and Cianorte for solid waste management. The majority of revenue get derived from the Water distribution and treatment segment.
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