GBDC (Golub Capital BDC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 262.7 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


GBDC Golub Capital BDC Inc GBDC
54 GF Score
Price $12.31
GF Value $8.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Golub Capital BDC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Golub Capital BDC GBDC -0.12% 54 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 262.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GBDC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Golub Capital BDC's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 262.7 Mil.


Golub Capital BDC  (NAS:GBDC) 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.


Golub Capital BDC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Golub Capital BDC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golub Capital BDC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Golub Capital BDC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Golub Capital BDC Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Golub Capital BDC Quarterly Data
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Golub Capital BDC 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 262.7 Mil mean?
Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 262.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Golub Capital BDC and its competitors.
Is Golub Capital BDC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Golub Capital BDC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 262.7 Mil. Overall, Golub Capital BDC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golub Capital BDC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NEA and AB?
Golub Capital BDC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 262.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management 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 Golub Capital BDC and its competitors. Golub Capital BDC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 262.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golub Capital BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.76, compared to a current price of $12.31 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 262.7 Mil. Golub Capital BDC's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Golub Capital BDC (GBDC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 262.7 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 Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golub Capital BDC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.31 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76. GuruFocus considers Golub Capital BDC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GBDC:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 262.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $12.31 (40.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Golub Capital BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IZ6:UKOGL:Germany
Address 200 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10166
Golub Capital BDC Inc. is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing in senior secured and one-stop loans in U.S. middle-market companies. It also invests in second-lien and subordinated loans, warrants, and minority equity securities in U.S. middle-market companies. The company generally invests in securities rated below investment grade by independent rating agencies, or those that would be rated below investment grade if evaluated. The company operates in the USA, Canada, and other countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from the USA.
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