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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. RUA Life Sciences's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.06 Mil.
RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) 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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RUA Life Sciences Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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RUA Life Sciences 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 62.06 Mil mean?
RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 62.06 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on RUA Life Sciences and its competitors.
Is RUA Life Sciences' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
RUA Life Sciences' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 62.06 Mil. Overall, RUA Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RUA Life Sciences' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ABT and SYK?
RUA Life Sciences' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 62.06 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. RUA Life Sciences's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 62.06 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RUA Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.24 — trading 72.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 62.06 Mil. RUA Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 62.06 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 RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.24 is trading 72.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
GuruFocus considers RUA Life Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AOHA:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 62.06 Mil
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.24 (72.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AOHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RUA Life Sciences PLC is engaged in the contract design and manufacture of medical devices, exploiting the value of its IP and know-how, and developing cardiovascular devices. The Biomaterials segment is a licensor of Elast-Eon polymers to the medical device industry. The Medical Devices & Components segment is an end-to-end contract developer and manufacturer of medical devices and an implantable fabric specialist, which generates maximum revenue. The Vascular segment focuses on the development and commercialisation of the Group's Elast-Eon sealed Vascular Graft products. The Structural Heart segment focuses on the development of the Group's tri-leaflet polymeric heart valves. Geographically, it operates in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
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