OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 100.03 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


What is OptiBiotix Health Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

OptiBiotix Health LSE:OPTI +0.82% Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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. OptiBiotix Health's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 100.03 Mil.

OptiBiotix Health  (LSE:OPTI) 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.

OptiBiotix Health Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

OptiBiotix Health Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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OptiBiotix Health Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

OptiBiotix Health Annual Data
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OptiBiotix Health Semi-Annual Data
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OptiBiotix Health 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 100.03 Mil mean?
OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100.03 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on OptiBiotix Health and its competitors.
Is OptiBiotix Health's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
OptiBiotix Health's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.03 Mil.
How does OptiBiotix Health's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to VRTX and REGN?
OptiBiotix Health's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100.03 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Biotechnology 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 OptiBiotix Health and its competitors. OptiBiotix Health's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.03 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OptiBiotix Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.30, compared to a current price of £0.06 — trading 79.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.03 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 OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.03 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.

OptiBiotix Health Business Description

Address Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, GBR, YO10 5DG
OptiBiotix Health PLC principal activity is that of identifying and developing microbial strains, compounds, and formulations for use in food ingredients, supplements and active compounds that can impact on human physiology, deriving potential health benefits. It is a life sciences business focused on the development of products which reduce hunger and food cravings, enhance the gut microbiome, and provide a healthy substitute for sugar. Its product portfolio includes First-generation products- SlimBiome, WellBiome; and Second-generation solutions- SweetBiotix, Microbiome Modulators. The group has one class of business. It has presence in United Kingdom, United States, India China, and Rest of world. The company generates majority of revenue from United States.