Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 237.66 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


LSE:AAEV Albion Enterprise VCT PLC LSE:AAEV
44 GF Score
Price £1.08
GF Value £0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Albion Enterprise VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Albion Enterprise VCT LSE:AAEV 44 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237.66 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAEV with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.65 (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. Albion Enterprise VCT's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 237.66 Mil.


Albion Enterprise VCT  (LSE:AAEV) 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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Albion Enterprise VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albion Enterprise VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Albion Enterprise VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Albion Enterprise VCT Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Albion Enterprise VCT Semi-Annual Data
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Albion Enterprise VCT 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 237.66 Mil mean?
Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237.66 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Albion Enterprise VCT and its competitors.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Albion Enterprise VCT's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237.66 Mil. Overall, Albion Enterprise VCT has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albion Enterprise VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
Albion Enterprise VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 237.66 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 Albion Enterprise VCT and its competitors. Albion Enterprise VCT's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237.66 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.65, compared to a current price of £1.08 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237.66 Mil. Albion Enterprise VCT's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 237.66 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Is Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.08 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.65. GuruFocus considers Albion Enterprise VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:AAEV:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 237.66 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.65 vs. price of £1.08 (65.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Albion Enterprise VCT Business Description

Address 1 Benjamin Street, London, GBR, EC1M 5QL
Albion Enterprise VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based Venture Capital Trust. The fund aims to provide investors with a regular and predictable source of income, combined with the prospect of longer-term capital growth. Albion broadly invests in sectors such as FinTech, Other software and technology, Healthcare, Renewable energy, Business Services, and Education.
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