Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1.11 Mil (As of Jun. 2025)

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LSE:SLNG Slingsby (H C) PLC LSE:SLNG
37 GF Score
Price £0.45
GF Value £2.39
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What is Slingsby (H C) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Slingsby (H C) LSE:SLNG -25.00% 37 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.11 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SLNG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Slingsby (H C)'s average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 1.11 Mil.

Slingsby (H C)  (LSE:SLNG) 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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Slingsby (H C) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Slingsby (H C) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Slingsby (H C) Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Slingsby (H C) Semi-Annual Data
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Slingsby (H C) PLC LSE:SLNG
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Slingsby (H C) 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 1.11 Mil mean?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.11 Mil as of Jun. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Slingsby (H C) and its competitors.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.11 Mil. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Industrial Distribution company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. Slingsby (H C)'s current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1.11 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.11 Mil. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1.11 Mil as of Jun. 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1.11 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Slingsby (H C) Business Description

Address Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorks, GBR, BD17 7LW
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
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