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Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.59 Mil.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB (FRA:U5L) 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.
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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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Arctic Blue Beverages AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Arctic Blue Beverages AB 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 78.59 Mil mean?
Arctic Blue Beverages AB (FRA:U5L) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 78.59 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Arctic Blue Beverages AB and its competitors.
Is Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Arctic Blue Beverages AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 78.59 Mil. Overall, Arctic Blue Beverages AB has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BF.B?
Arctic Blue Beverages AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 78.59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB and its competitors. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 78.59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctic Blue Beverages AB stock overvalued right now?
Arctic Blue Beverages AB (FRA:U5L) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 78.59 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 78.59 Mil. Arctic Blue Beverages AB's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB (FRA:U5L), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 78.59 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 Arctic Blue Beverages AB (FRA:U5L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Blue Beverages AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.
Key valuation signals for FRA:U5L:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 78.59 Mil
GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:U5L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arctic Blue Beverages AB is a beverage company that sells artisanal beverages such as gin, liqueurs, and tonic. Its product portfolio comprises Arctic Blue Gin, Arctic Blue Gin Navy Strength, Arctic Blue Laku, and Arctic Blue Oat, among others. The company invests heavily in international exports, and its products are sold in Finland, Sweden, Continental Europe, and Japan, among other countries. The products are mainly sold through distributors, both in traditional trade and via e-commerce. A majority of the company's revenue is generated from Finland.
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