India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 83.71 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:IGC India Capital Growth Fund Ltd LSE:IGC
51 GF Score
Price £1.72
GF Value £1.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is India Capital Growth Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

India Capital Growth Fund LSE:IGC 51 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 83.71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.21 (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. India Capital Growth Fund's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 83.71 Mil.


India Capital Growth Fund  (LSE:IGC) 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.


India Capital Growth Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


India Capital Growth Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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India Capital Growth Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

India Capital Growth Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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India Capital Growth Fund Semi-Annual Data
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India Capital Growth Fund 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 83.71 Mil mean?
India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 83.71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on India Capital Growth Fund and its competitors.
Is India Capital Growth Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
India Capital Growth Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 83.71 Mil. Overall, India Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does India Capital Growth Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
India Capital Growth Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 83.71 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 India Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. India Capital Growth Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 83.71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is India Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.21, compared to a current price of £1.72 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 83.71 Mil. India Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 83.71 Mil as of Dec. 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 India Capital Growth Fund (LSE:IGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.72 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.21. GuruFocus considers India Capital Growth Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IGC:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 83.71 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.21 vs. price of £1.72 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

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


India Capital Growth Fund Business Description

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India Capital Growth Fund Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies based in India. Its investment policy permits the company to make investments in a range of Indian equity and equity-linked securities, and predominantly in listed mid and small-cap Indian companies, with a smaller proportion in unlisted Indian companies. Investment may also be made in large-cap listed Indian companies and in companies incorporated outside India that have key operations or markets in India. The company's activities are focused on two areas, namely Mauritius and India.
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