Zenith Energy (LSE:ZEN) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 591.52 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Zenith Energy Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Zenith Energy LSE:ZEN +11.11% Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 591.52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Zenith Energy's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 591.52 Mil.


Zenith Energy  (LSE:ZEN) 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.


Zenith Energy Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Zenith Energy Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Zenith Energy Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Zenith Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Zenith Energy Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 307.43 271.55 388.46 548.29 591.52

Zenith Energy 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 591.52 Mil mean?
Zenith Energy (LSE:ZEN) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 591.52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Zenith Energy and its competitors.
Is Zenith Energy's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Zenith Energy's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 591.52 Mil.
How does Zenith Energy's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to COP and EOG?
Zenith Energy's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 591.52 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Zenith Energy and its competitors. Zenith Energy's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 591.52 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Energy (LSE:ZEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.05 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 591.52 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 Zenith Energy (LSE:ZEN), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 591.52 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.

Zenith Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 850 2nd Street, 15th Floor, Bankers Court, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4K9
Zenith Energy Ltd is an international independent oil and gas company with production, exploration, and development assets in the Republic of the Congo, Italy, and Tunisia. The company's strategic focus is the development of revenue-generating oil production assets, as well as low-risk exploration activities in assets with existing production. Its segments are Italy, Tunisia and Others.