HXL (Hexcel) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 76 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


HXL Hexcel Corp HXL
87 GF Score
Price $96.43
GF Value $80.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hexcel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Hexcel HXL +0.99% 87 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 76 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HXL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.03 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Hexcel's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76 Mil.

Hexcel  (NYSE:HXL) 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.

Hexcel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Hexcel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Hexcel Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Hexcel Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Hexcel Quarterly Data
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Hexcel 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 76 Mil mean?
Hexcel (HXL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 76 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors.
Is Hexcel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hexcel's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 76 Mil. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexcel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MRCY and LUNR?
Hexcel's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 76 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Hexcel and its competitors. Hexcel's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel (HXL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.03, compared to a current price of $96.43 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 76 Mil. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hexcel (HXL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 76 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 Hexcel (HXL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $96.43 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $80.03. GuruFocus considers Hexcel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HXL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 76 Mil
  • GF Value™: $80.03 vs. price of $96.43 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hexcel Business Description

Other Exchanges HXL:Germany
Address 281 Tresser Boulevard, Two Stamford Plaza, 16th Floor, Stamford, CT, USA, 06901
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.
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