The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 390.64 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is The Securities House KSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

The Securities House KSC KUW:SECH -0.96% Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 390.64 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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. The Securities House KSC's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 390.64 Mil.

The Securities House KSC  (KUW:SECH) 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.

The Securities House KSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

The Securities House KSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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The Securities House KSC Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

The Securities House KSC Annual Data
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The Securities House KSC Quarterly Data
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The Securities House KSC 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 390.64 Mil mean?
The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 390.64 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on The Securities House KSC and its competitors.
Is The Securities House KSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
The Securities House KSC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 390.64 Mil.
How does The Securities House KSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
The Securities House KSC's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 390.64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management 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 The Securities House KSC and its competitors. The Securities House KSC's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 390.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Securities House KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.08 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 390.64 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 The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 390.64 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.

The Securities House KSC Business Description

Address Khalid Ibn Al-Waleed Street, P.O.Box 26972, 18th Floor, Al-Dhow Tower, Sharq, Safat, KWT, 13130
The Securities House KSC is an investment company. The services of the company include dealing and brokerage in securities, Equity portfolio management, Private equity investments, International real estate development investments, International yeilding real estate investments, and others. The segments of the company include Proprietary investment management; Asset management, advisory, and brokerage services; and commercial activities.