DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 31.77 Mil (As of Dec. 2015)


What is DRS Data & Research Services Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

DRS Data & Research Services LSE:DRSA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 31.77 Mil as of Dec. 2015. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. DRS Data & Research Services's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 31.77 Mil.

DRS Data & Research Services  (LSE:DRSA) 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.

DRS Data & Research Services Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

DRS Data & Research Services Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRS Data & Research Services's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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DRS Data & Research Services Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

DRS Data & Research Services Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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DRS Data & Research Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15
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DRS Data & Research Services 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 31.77 Mil mean?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 31.77 Mil as of Dec. 2015. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors.
Is DRS Data & Research Services' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
DRS Data & Research Services' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 31.77 Mil.
How does DRS Data & Research Services' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to competitors?
DRS Data & Research Services' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 31.77 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Business Services 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 DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors. DRS Data & Research Services's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 31.77 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRS Data & Research Services stock overvalued right now?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 31.77 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 31.77 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 DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 31.77 Mil as of Dec. 2015. 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.

DRS Data & Research Services Business Description

DRS Data & Research Services PLC was incorporated on August 1, 1969. The Company is engaged in the provision of data capture services, the manufacture, sale and support of optical and image scanning equipment, design and printing of documentation used for data capture and associated software and bureau services.