Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Union Coop's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,746 Mil.
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) 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.
Union Coop Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Union Coop Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Union Coop's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:
* 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.
Union Coop Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Union Coop 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 1,746 Mil mean?
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,746 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Union Coop and its competitors.
Is Union Coop's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Union Coop's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,746 Mil. Overall, Union Coop has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Coop's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to DDS and M?
Union Coop's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,746 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Union Coop and its competitors. Union Coop's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,746 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Coop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.77, compared to a current price of د.إ2.26 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,746 Mil. Union Coop's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,746 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ2.26 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.77.
GuruFocus considers Union Coop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UNIONCOOP:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,746 Mil
GF Value™: د.إ2.77 vs. price of د.إ2.26 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UNIONCOOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Coop is engaged in establishing and managing hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. The company has several branches, and owns shopping centers namely; Al Warqa City Mall, Etihad Mall, Al Barsha Mall, Al Barsha South Mall ,Nad Al Hamar Center ,Al Nahda ,Motor City and Silicon Oasis. The company has also launched a chain of stores under the name of Coop, representing new concepts of shopping, as it includes outlets in addition to one branch of the Mini Coop chain, and Union Coop is the first consumer cooperative in the Middle East to include the concept of smart shopping. The company has three business segments that include retail, e-commerce, and real estate segment. It earns the majority of its revenue from the retail segment.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for DFM:UNIONCOOP
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
DFM:UNIONCOOP has been successfully added to your 
