Vitrolife AB (FRA:VTFN) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 135.4 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:VTFN Vitrolife AB FRA:VTFN
78 GF Score
Price €7.75
GF Value €14.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vitrolife AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Vitrolife AB FRA:VTFN -0.83% 78 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 135.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VTFN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Vitrolife AB's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 135.4 Mil.

Vitrolife AB  (FRA:VTFN) 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.

Vitrolife AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Vitrolife AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Vitrolife AB Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Vitrolife AB Annual Data
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Vitrolife AB Quarterly Data
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Vitrolife 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 135.4 Mil mean?
Vitrolife AB (FRA:VTFN) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 135.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Vitrolife AB and its competitors.
Is Vitrolife AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Vitrolife AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 135.4 Mil. Overall, Vitrolife AB has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitrolife AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ABT and SYK?
Vitrolife AB's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 135.4 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 Vitrolife AB and its competitors. Vitrolife AB's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 135.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitrolife AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrolife AB (FRA:VTFN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.38, compared to a current price of €7.75 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 135.4 Mil. Vitrolife AB's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Vitrolife AB (FRA:VTFN), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 135.4 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 Vitrolife AB (FRA:VTFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrolife AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.75 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.38. GuruFocus considers Vitrolife AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VTFN:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 135.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €14.38 vs. price of €7.75 (46.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Vitrolife AB Business Description

Address Box 9080, Gothenburg, SWE, 400 92
Vitrolife AB provides medical devices and genetic testing services intended for the reproductive-health market in the field of reproductive health. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes medical devices and provides genetic testing services for IVF clinics and their patients. Its mission is to support IVF clinics (in vitro fertilization) in enhancing their practice as well as the outcome of a patient's fertility treatment, thereby enabling patients to receive support to navigate the complexities of reproductive health through successful outcomes and patient satisfaction. The company has three geographical segments EMEA, Americas and APAC, out of which it derives maximum revenue from EMEA.
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