First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 157.40 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:FTI First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC KUW:FTI
16 GF Score
Price KWD0.21
GF Value KWD0.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC KUW:FTI 16 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:FTI with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 157.40 Mil.


First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC  (KUW:FTI) 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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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Annual Data
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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 157.40 Mil mean?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.40 Mil. Overall, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BRK.A and AIG?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.40 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Insurance 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.40 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.18, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.40 Mil. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.40 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.18. GuruFocus considers First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:FTI:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 157.40 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.18 vs. price of KWD0.21 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 2 warning signs

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


First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Business Description

Address Al Qibla - Abdullah Al-Mubarak Street, 1st Floor, Office No. 6, P.O. Box 5713, Souq Al-Safat Building, Kuwait, KWT, 13058
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC is engaged in carrying out all types of insurance takaful activities and related activities, including insurance and reinsurance, and investing the funds available to the company in various activities. The company's product line consists of life and medical, fire and general accidents, motor, marine, and aviation. Geographically, the company provides its services only to the Kuwait market.
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