Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 106 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:4LT1 Northern Oil & Gas Inc HAM:4LT1
66 GF Score
Price €18.39
GF Value €26.37
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What is Northern Oil & Gas Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Northern Oil & Gas HAM:4LT1 +6.95% 66 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 106 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:4LT1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.37. 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. Northern Oil & Gas's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 106 Mil.


Northern Oil & Gas  (HAM:4LT1) 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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Northern Oil & Gas Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Northern Oil & Gas Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Northern Oil & Gas Annual Data
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Northern Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
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Northern Oil & Gas 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 106 Mil mean?
Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 106 Mil as of Jun. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors.
Is Northern Oil & Gas' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Northern Oil & Gas' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 106 Mil. Overall, Northern Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Oil & Gas' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MNR and TALO?
Northern Oil & Gas' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 106 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Northern Oil & Gas and its competitors. Northern Oil & Gas's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 106 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 106 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.37, compared to a current price of €18.39 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 106 Mil. Northern Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 106 Mil as of Jun. 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 Northern Oil & Gas (HAM:4LT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.39 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.37.

Key valuation signals for HAM:4LT1:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 106 Mil
  • GF Value™: €26.37 vs. price of €18.39 (30.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:4LT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northern Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NOG:USA4LT1:Germany
Address 4350 Baker Road, Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN, USA, 55343
Northern Oil & Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. The company's oil and natural gas sales come from three geographic areas in the United States: the Williston Basin (North Dakota and Montana), the Permian Basin (New Mexico and Texas), the Uinta Basin, and the Appalachian Basin (Pennsylvania and Ohio).
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