Hoist Finance AB (FRA:4HF) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 87.4 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:4HF Hoist Finance AB FRA:4HF
65 GF Score
Price €14.85
GF Value €8.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hoist Finance AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Hoist Finance AB FRA:4HF -0.07% 65 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 87.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4HF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.06 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Hoist Finance AB's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.4 Mil.


Hoist Finance AB  (FRA:4HF) 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.


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Hoist Finance AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Hoist Finance AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Hoist Finance AB Annual Data
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Hoist Finance AB 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 87.4 Mil mean?
Hoist Finance AB (FRA:4HF) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 87.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hoist Finance AB and its competitors.
Is Hoist Finance AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hoist Finance AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 87.4 Mil. Overall, Hoist Finance AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoist Finance AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to V and MA?
Hoist Finance AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 87.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit 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 Credit Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Credit 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 Hoist Finance AB and its competitors. Hoist Finance AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 87.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoist Finance AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoist Finance AB (FRA:4HF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.06, compared to a current price of €14.85 — trading 84.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 87.4 Mil. Hoist Finance AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hoist Finance AB (FRA:4HF), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 87.4 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 Hoist Finance AB (FRA:4HF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoist Finance AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.85 is trading 84.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.06. GuruFocus considers Hoist Finance AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4HF:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 87.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.06 vs. price of €14.85 (84.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4HF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hoist Finance AB Business Description

Other Exchanges HOFI:SwedenHOFIs:UK0R65:UK
Address P.O. Box 7848, Stockholm, SWE, 103 99
Hoist Finance AB is a European asset manager of non-performing loans, with loan acquisition and management operations in several markets across Europe. The Group's core business has been the acquisition of secured and unsecured non-performing loans (NPLs) originated by banks and other financial institutions. After purchasing an NPL portfolio, Hoist Finance focuses on collection from its borrowers through sustainable payment plan agreements. The majority of the recovery activities for its acquired portfolios are managed through its service centres across Europe, supplemented by carefully selected external debt recovery partners. The Group's operating segments are: Unsecured, which generates maximum revenue, Secured, and Group Items. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Poland.
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