LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 209.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:LBG LBG Media PLC LSE:LBG
74 GF Score
Price £0.31
GF Value £1.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is LBG Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

LBG Media LSE:LBG +8.10% 74 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 209.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued).

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. LBG Media's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 209.1 Mil.


LBG Media  (LSE:LBG) 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.


LBG Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


LBG Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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LBG Media Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

LBG Media Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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LBG Media Semi-Annual Data
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LBG Media 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 209.1 Mil mean?
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 209.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors.
Is LBG Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
LBG Media's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 209.1 Mil. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NYT and WLY?
LBG Media's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 209.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified 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 LBG Media and its competitors. LBG Media's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 209.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 76.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 209.1 Mil. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 209.1 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 76.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30. GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 209.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.31 (76.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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


LBG Media Business Description

Other Exchanges LBGl:UKS83:Germany
Address 20 Dale Street, Manchester, GBR, M1 1EZ
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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