Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 37.4 Mil (As of Nov. 2025)


CHIX:FDEVL Frontier Developments PLC CHIX:FDEVL
49 GF Score
Price £4.02
GF Value £2.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontier Developments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Frontier Developments CHIX:FDEVL -0.68% 49 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 37.4 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Frontier Developments's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 37.4 Mil.


Frontier Developments  (CHIX:FDEVl) 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.


Frontier Developments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Frontier Developments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Frontier Developments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
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Frontier Developments 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 37.4 Mil mean?
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 37.4 Mil as of Nov. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors.
Is Frontier Developments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Frontier Developments' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 37.4 Mil. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 37.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Interactive Media 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. Frontier Developments's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 37.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.80, compared to a current price of £4.02 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 37.4 Mil. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 37.4 Mil as of Nov. 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.

Is Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.02 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.80. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 37.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.80 vs. price of £4.02 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontier Developments Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRDF:USAFDEV:UK5FD:Germany
Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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