LNZA (LanzaTech Global) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 8.27 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
58 GF Score
Price $5.77
GF Value $70.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

LanzaTech Global LNZA +4.53% 58 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8.27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.45 (Possible Value Trap). 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. LanzaTech Global's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.27 Mil.


LanzaTech Global  (NAS:LNZA) 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.


LanzaTech Global Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


LanzaTech Global Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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LanzaTech Global Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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LanzaTech Global Quarterly Data
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LanzaTech Global 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 8.27 Mil mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 8.27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors.
Is LanzaTech Global's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8.27 Mil. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ENGS and QRHC?
LanzaTech Global's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 8.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste 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 a Waste Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Waste 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. LanzaTech Global's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $5.77 — trading 91.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8.27 Mil. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8.27 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.77 is trading 91.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 8.27 Mil
  • GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $5.77 (91.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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


LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
58GF Score

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