The North West Co (FRA:3NW) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 48 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:3NW The North West Co Inc FRA:3NW
80 GF Score
Price €30.00
GF Value €28.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The North West Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

The North West Co FRA:3NW +1.35% 80 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:3NW with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.83 (Fairly Valued). 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. The North West Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 48 Mil.

The North West Co  (FRA:3NW) 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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The North West Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The North West Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
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The North West Co Quarterly Data
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The North West Co 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 48 Mil mean?
The North West Co (FRA:3NW) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 48 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
The North West Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48 Mil. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (FRA:3NW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.83, compared to a current price of €30.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 The North West Co (FRA:3NW), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48 Mil as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (FRA:3NW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.83. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3NW:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 48 Mil
  • GF Value™: €28.83 vs. price of €30.00 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3NW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The North West Co Business Description

Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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