Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 442 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
74 GF Score
Price R2.65
GF Value R2.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Deneb Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 74 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 442 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.72 (Fairly Valued). 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. Deneb Investments's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 442 Mil.


Deneb Investments  (JSE:DNB) 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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Deneb Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Deneb Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 438.59 439.31 441.66 442.76 441.84
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Deneb Investments 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 442 Mil mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 442 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors.
Is Deneb Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Deneb Investments' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 442 Mil. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HON and MMM?
Deneb Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 442 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Conglomerates 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. Deneb Investments's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 442 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.72, compared to a current price of R2.65 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 442 Mil. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 442 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.65 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.72. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 442 Mil
  • GF Value™: R2.72 vs. price of R2.65 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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