Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,248.9 Mil (As of Nov. 2025)


What is Labat Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Labat Africa JSE:LAB +66.67% Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,248.9 Mil as of Nov. 2025. 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. Labat Africa's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 1,248.9 Mil.

Labat Africa  (JSE:LAB) 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.

Labat Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

Labat Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Labat Africa Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Labat Africa Annual Data
Trend Feb14 Feb15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 May23 May24
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Labat Africa Semi-Annual Data
Aug15 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 636.29 662.84 649.56 1,576.28 1,248.88

Labat Africa 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 1,248.9 Mil mean?
Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,248.9 Mil as of Nov. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Labat Africa and its competitors.
Is Labat Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Labat Africa's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,248.9 Mil.
How does Labat Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Labat Africa's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,248.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Labat Africa and its competitors. Labat Africa's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,248.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labat Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.22, compared to a current price of R0.05 — trading 77.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,248.9 Mil. 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 Labat Africa (JSE:LAB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,248.9 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.

Labat Africa Business Description

Other Exchanges LAO:Germany
Address 75 Maude StreetSandown, The Leonardo 14th Floor, Sandown, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1709
Labat Africa Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments; Technology, Head office, and Healthcare. The Technology segment manufactures and distributes integrated circuits South African Micro - Electronic Systems. Head office operations provide management services, logistics and seeks further investment opportunities for the Group. The Healthcare segment generates maximum revenue for the company and focusses on medical cannabis industry in South Africa. Geographically, the company carries out its business operations in South Africa.