AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 44 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:9AC AMC Global Media Inc FRA:9AC
69 GF Score
Price €8.55
GF Value €7.31
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What is AMC Global Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

AMC Global Media FRA:9AC 69 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.31. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. AMC Global Media's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44 Mil.


AMC Global Media  (FRA:9AC) 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.


AMC Global Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


AMC Global Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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AMC Global Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

AMC Global Media Annual Data
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AMC Global Media Quarterly Data
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AMC Global Media 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 44 Mil mean?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors.
Is AMC Global Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
AMC Global Media's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 44 Mil. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to STRZ and PLAY?
AMC Global Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 44 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.31, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 44 Mil. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 44 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.31.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 44 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.31 vs. price of €8.55 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMC Global Media Business Description

Other Exchanges AMCX:USA9AC:Germany
Address 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10001
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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