Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. MHP SE's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 108 Mil.
MHP SE (LSE:MHPC) 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.
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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.
MHP SE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
MHP SE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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MHP SE 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 108 Mil mean?
MHP SE (LSE:MHPC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 108 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on MHP SE and its competitors.
Is MHP SE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
MHP SE's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 108 Mil. Overall, MHP SE has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MHP SE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ADM and BG?
MHP SE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 108 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 MHP SE and its competitors. MHP SE's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 108 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MHP SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MHP SE (LSE:MHPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $8.60 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 108 Mil. MHP SE's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 MHP SE (LSE:MHPC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 108 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 MHP SE (LSE:MHPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MHP SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.60 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85.
GuruFocus considers MHP SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MHPC:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 108 Mil
GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $8.60 (47% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MHP SE is a Ukraine-based company engaged in the poultry farming business. The company operates in four segments: the Poultry & Related Operations Segment, the Vegetable Oil Operations Segment, the Agricultural Operations Segment, and the European Operating Segment. The poultry and related operations integrate all functions related to the production & sale of chicken products, vegetable oil, and mixed fodder. The Vegetable Oil Operations Segment comprises production and sales of vegetable oil and related products. The Agricultural Operations Segment produces grain-growing operations and milk cattle farming. The European Operating Segments sales of poultry meat and processed meat products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the poultry and related operations segment.
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