Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 737 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:FRESL Fresnillo PLC CHIX:FRESL
85 GF Score
Price £29.05
GF Value £12.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fresnillo Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Fresnillo CHIX:FRESL -5.25% 85 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 737 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRESL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.58 (Significantly Overvalued).

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Fresnillo's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 737 Mil.


Fresnillo  (CHIX:FRESl) 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.


Fresnillo Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Fresnillo Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Fresnillo Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Fresnillo Annual Data
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Fresnillo 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 737 Mil mean?
Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 737 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Fresnillo and its competitors.
Is Fresnillo's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Fresnillo's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 737 Mil. Overall, Fresnillo has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresnillo's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HL?
Fresnillo's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 737 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Fresnillo and its competitors. Fresnillo's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 737 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresnillo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.58, compared to a current price of £29.05 — trading 130.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 737 Mil. Fresnillo's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 737 Mil as of Dec. 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 Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £29.05 is trading 130.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.58. GuruFocus considers Fresnillo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRESL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 737 Mil
  • GF Value™: £12.58 vs. price of £29.05 (130.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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


Fresnillo Business Description

Address Calzada Legaria No. 549, Torre 2, Piso 11, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico, DF, MEX, 11250
Fresnillo PLC explores, develops, and produces silver and gold resources mainly in Mexico. The company's reportable segments comprise seven producing mines: the Fresnillo, Saucito, and Juanicipio underground silver mines located in Zacatecas; the Cienega underground silver-gold mine in Durango; the Herradura and Noche Buena surface gold mines in Sonora; and the San Julian underground silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua and Durango. Its mining operations involve both underground and open-pit mining methods, depending on the characteristics of each deposit.
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