M&Catchi (LSE:SAA) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 120.8 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:SAA M&C Saatchi PLC LSE:SAA
67 GF Score
Price £1.34
GF Value £1.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is M&Catchi Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

M&Catchi LSE:SAA +0.75% 67 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 120.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.22 (Fairly Valued). 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. M&Catchi's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 120.8 Mil.


M&Catchi  (LSE:SAA) 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.


M&Catchi Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


M&Catchi Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M&Catchi's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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M&Catchi Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

M&Catchi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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M&Catchi Semi-Annual Data
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M&Catchi 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 120.8 Mil mean?
M&Catchi (LSE:SAA) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 120.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on M&Catchi and its competitors.
Is M&Catchi's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
M&Catchi's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 120.8 Mil. Overall, M&Catchi has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Catchi's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to APP and OMC?
M&Catchi's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 120.8 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 M&Catchi and its competitors. M&Catchi's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 120.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Catchi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi (LSE:SAA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.22, compared to a current price of £1.34 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 120.8 Mil. M&Catchi's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 M&Catchi (LSE:SAA), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 120.8 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 M&Catchi (LSE:SAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.34 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.22. GuruFocus considers M&Catchi to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SAA:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 120.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.22 vs. price of £1.34 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


M&Catchi Business Description

Other Exchanges SAAl:UKIZH:Germany
Address 36 Golden Square, London, GBR, W1F 9EE
M&C Saatchi PLC is an advertising and marketing group. The group operated under two segments: Advertising and High Growth Specialisms, excluding Group Central Costs. The group's business has its presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Australia, and the Americas. It derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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