Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 19.72 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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MAL:QNC Quinco Holdings PLC MAL:QNC
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What is Quinco Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Quinco Holdings MAL:QNC 25 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.72 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:QNC with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Quinco Holdings's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.72 Mil.

Quinco Holdings  (MAL:QNC) 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.

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Quinco Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Quinco Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Quinco Holdings Annual Data
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Quinco Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 36.00 19.72
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Quinco Holdings 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 19.72 Mil mean?
Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.72 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Quinco Holdings and its competitors.
Is Quinco Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Quinco Holdings' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.72 Mil. Overall, Quinco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quinco Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to SYY and USFD?
Quinco Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Quinco Holdings and its competitors. Quinco Holdings's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quinco Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 19.72 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.72 Mil. Quinco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 19.72 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.

Quinco Holdings Business Description

Address Mdina Road Zone 2, The Brewery, Central Business District, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Quinco Holdings PLC operates as a holding company that consolidates food franchise operations and import/distribution activities of brands in Malta. It operates popular quick-service restaurant franchises like Burger King, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
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