Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 132.6 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
Price €2.18
GF Value €1.63
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What is Nippon Denko Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 -3.54% 73 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 132.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Nippon Denko Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 132.6 Mil.


Nippon Denko Co  (FRA:NJ5) 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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Nippon Denko Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Nippon Denko Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Nippon Denko 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 132.6 Mil mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 132.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Denko Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 132.6 Mil. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 132.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Steel 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 Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. Nippon Denko Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 132.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 132.6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €2.18 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 132.6 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 132.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.18 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 132.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
73GF Score

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