Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 2.0 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:OFH Orell Fussli AG FRA:OFH
56 GF Score
Price €163.00
GF Value €100.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Orell Fussli AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Orell Fussli AG FRA:OFH +2.52% 56 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:OFH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.50 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Orell Fussli AG's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.0 Mil.


Orell Fussli AG  (FRA:OFH) 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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Orell Fussli AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Orell Fussli AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
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Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
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Orell Fussli AG 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 2.0 Mil mean?
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.0 Mil. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Orell Fussli AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Business 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. Orell Fussli AG's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.50, compared to a current price of €163.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.0 Mil. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.0 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €163.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €100.50. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OFH:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 2.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €100.50 vs. price of €163.00 (62.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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