Lithium Africa (FRA:6MQ) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 19.36 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:6MQ Lithium Africa Corp FRA:6MQ
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What is Lithium Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Lithium Africa FRA:6MQ -13.67% 20 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6MQ with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Lithium Africa's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.36 Mil.


Lithium Africa  (FRA:6MQ) 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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Lithium Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Lithium Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Lithium Africa Annual Data
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Lithium Africa Quarterly Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 19.36
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Lithium Africa 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 19.36 Mil mean?
Lithium Africa (FRA:6MQ) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Lithium Africa and its competitors.
Is Lithium Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Lithium Africa's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.36 Mil. Overall, Lithium Africa has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to competitors?
Lithium Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.36 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 Lithium Africa and its competitors. Lithium Africa's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Africa stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Africa (FRA:6MQ) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.36 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.36 Mil. Lithium Africa's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lithium Africa (FRA:6MQ), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.36 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.

Lithium Africa Business Description

Other Exchanges LAF:Canada
Address SIX 2nd Floor, Cricket Square, 171 Elgin Avenue, George Town, CYM
Lithium Africa Corp is engaged in the exploration of mineral properties. The Company has one operating segment, a mineral exploration group focused on projects located in Africa.
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