Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 472 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:15PA Optimum Communications Inc FRA:15PA
48 GF Score
Price €1.35
GF Value €1.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Optimum Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Optimum Communications FRA:15PA +15.38% 48 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 472 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:15PA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Optimum Communications's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 472 Mil.


Optimum Communications  (FRA:15PA) 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.


Optimum Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Optimum Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Optimum Communications Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Optimum Communications Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Optimum Communications Quarterly Data
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Optimum Communications 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 472 Mil mean?
Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 472 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors.
Is Optimum Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Optimum Communications' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 472 Mil. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CXDO and CABO?
Optimum Communications' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 472 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Optimum Communications and its competitors. Optimum Communications's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 472 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimum Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.83, compared to a current price of €1.35 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 472 Mil. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 472 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 Optimum Communications (FRA:15PA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.35 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.83. GuruFocus considers Optimum Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:15PA:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 472 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.83 vs. price of €1.35 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:15PA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optimum Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges OPTU:USA15PA:Germany
Address 1 Court Square West, Long Island City, New York, NY, USA, 11101
Optimum's assets were brought together when Altice Europe acquired US cable companies Suddenlink in 2015 and Cablevision in 2016. The Suddenlink business, which management calls the "West," provides television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 4.5 million US homes and businesses located primarily in smaller markets, with major clusters in Texas, West Virginia, Idaho, Arizona, and Louisiana. The Cablevision portion, dubbed the "East," provides comparable services to about 5.5 million homes and businesses in the New York City metro area. Both regions now operate under the Optimum brand name. Altice Europe spun off Optimum, which includes both the Suddenlink and Cablevision operations, to shareholders in 2018.
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