Hudbay Minerals (LIM:HBM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 397 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:HBM Hudbay Minerals Inc LIM:HBM
57 GF Score
Price $22.80
GF Value $9.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hudbay Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Hudbay Minerals LIM:HBM -11.97% 57 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 397 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:HBM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.99 (Significantly 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. Hudbay Minerals's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 397 Mil.


Hudbay Minerals  (LIM:HBM) 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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Hudbay Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Hudbay Minerals Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Hudbay Minerals Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Hudbay Minerals Quarterly Data
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Hudbay Minerals 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 397 Mil mean?
Hudbay Minerals (LIM:HBM) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 397 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hudbay Minerals and its competitors.
Is Hudbay Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hudbay Minerals' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 397 Mil. Overall, Hudbay Minerals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudbay Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to SCCO and FCX?
Hudbay Minerals' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 397 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Hudbay Minerals and its competitors. Hudbay Minerals's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 397 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudbay Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudbay Minerals (LIM:HBM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.99, compared to a current price of $22.80 — trading 128.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 397 Mil. Hudbay Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hudbay Minerals (LIM:HBM), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 397 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 Hudbay Minerals (LIM:HBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudbay Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.80 is trading 128.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.99. GuruFocus considers Hudbay Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:HBM:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 397 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.99 vs. price of $22.80 (128.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hudbay Minerals Business Description

Address 25 York Street, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2V5
Hudbay Minerals Inc is a copper-focused critical minerals company with three long-life operations and a pipeline of copper growth projects in Canada, Peru, and the United States. Its operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada), and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by gold, zinc, silver, and molybdenum production. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project and the Mason project in the USA, and the Llaguen project in Peru. The company's reportable segments are: Peru, which generates the maximum revenue, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Arizona. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from China and Canada.
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