Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 134 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:VTRU3 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA BSP:VTRU3
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What is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio BSP:VTRU3 -1.87% 14 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 134 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:VTRU3 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 134 Mil.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio  (BSP:VTRU3) 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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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
134.17 134.13 133.65

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Quarterly Data
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Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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 134 Mil mean?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 134 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 134 Mil. Overall, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to EDU and TAL?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 134 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Education 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 134 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio stock overvalued right now?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 134 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 134 Mil. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 3 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 134 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.

Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Business Description

Address Rodovia Jose Carlos Daux, 5500, Torre Jurere A, Room 212, 2nd Floor, Saco Grande, Florianopolis, SC, BRA, 88032-005
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA invests in educational service providers and provides distance learning continuing education services through its subsidiaries. The group provides educational services in Brazil, mainly undergraduate and continuing education courses, offered in person at its campuses located throughout Brazil. Its operating segments are: Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses, In-person undergraduate programs, and Continuing education courses. Maximum revenue is generated from its Distance Learning business, which offers virtual learning opportunities in education, business administration, accounting, physical education, vocational training, engineering, and health-related courses.
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