LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 80.73 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is LMS Capital Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

LMS Capital LSE:LMS 31 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 80.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:LMS with a GF Score™ of 31/100.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. LMS Capital's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.73 Mil.


LMS Capital  (LSE:LMS) 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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LMS Capital Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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LMS Capital Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

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LMS Capital 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 80.73 Mil mean?
LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 80.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on LMS Capital and its competitors.
Is LMS Capital's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
LMS Capital's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 80.73 Mil. Overall, LMS Capital has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LMS Capital's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
LMS Capital's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 80.73 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 LMS Capital and its competitors. LMS Capital's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 80.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LMS Capital stock overvalued right now?
LMS Capital (LSE:LMS) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 80.73 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 80.73 Mil. LMS Capital's overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 LMS Capital (LSE:LMS), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 80.73 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.

LMS Capital Business Description

Address 3 Bromley Place, London, GBR, W1T 6DB
LMS Capital PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company that provides funding to small to medium-sized public and private businesses. Its investment objective is to conduct an orderly realisation of its assets in a manner that seeks to optimise the value of the company's investments whilst progressively returning cash to shareholders. The company focuses on established, profitable, and cash-generative companies. Its investment portfolio includes legacy private equity assets, which are relatively liquid, as well as investments in Dacian and Retirement Living, which are less liquid.
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