MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 54.43 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:SALT MicroSalt PLC LSE:SALT
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What is MicroSalt Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

MicroSalt LSE:SALT 13 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 54.43 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SALT with a GF Score™ of 13/100. 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. MicroSalt's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.43 Mil.

MicroSalt  (LSE:SALT) 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.

MicroSalt Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

MicroSalt Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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MicroSalt Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

MicroSalt Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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MicroSalt Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.12 45.85 45.85 50.39 54.43
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MicroSalt 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 54.43 Mil mean?
MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 54.43 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on MicroSalt and its competitors.
Is MicroSalt's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
MicroSalt's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 54.43 Mil. Overall, MicroSalt has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MicroSalt's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to KHC and GIS?
MicroSalt's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 54.43 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 MicroSalt and its competitors. MicroSalt's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 54.43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MicroSalt stock overvalued right now?
MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 54.43 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 54.43 Mil. MicroSalt's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 MicroSalt (LSE:SALT), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 54.43 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.

MicroSalt Business Description

Address 12 New Fetter Lane, London, GBR, EC4A 1JP
MicroSalt PLC is engaged in the development and sale of low-sodium salt and snack foods. It has developed a patent-protected, scalable manufacturing process that produces a salt crystal approximately a hundred times smaller than traditional salt, with an average size of less than twenty microns, allowing consumers to reduce their sodium intake by half without compromising flavor.
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