Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 28 Mil (As of Nov. 2025)


JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
91 GF Score
Price R194.88
GF Value R189.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hudaco Industries Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC +0.45% 91 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 28 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R189.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Hudaco Industries's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 28 Mil.


Hudaco Industries  (JSE:HDC) 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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Hudaco Industries Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Hudaco Industries Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Hudaco Industries 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 28 Mil mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 28 Mil as of Nov. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 28 Mil. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Industrial Distribution company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R189.20, compared to a current price of R194.88 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 28 Mil. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 28 Mil as of Nov. 2025. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R194.88 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R189.20. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 28 Mil
  • GF Value™: R189.20 vs. price of R194.88 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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