Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. ResMed's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 145 Mil.
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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ResMed Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ResMed's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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 145 Mil mean?
ResMed (MEX:RMD) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 145 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on ResMed and its competitors.
Is ResMed's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
ResMed's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 145 Mil. Overall, ResMed has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ResMed's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MDLN and WST?
ResMed's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 145 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 ResMed and its competitors. ResMed's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 145 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ResMed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ResMed (MEX:RMD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,298.64, compared to a current price of MXN3,716.10 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 145 Mil. ResMed's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 ResMed (MEX:RMD), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 145 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.
Is ResMed (MEX:RMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ResMed stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,716.10 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,298.64.
GuruFocus considers ResMed to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RMD:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 145 Mil
GF Value™: MXN5,298.64 vs. price of MXN3,716.10 (29.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ResMed is one of the largest respiratory care device companies globally, primarily developing and supplying flow generators, masks, and accessories for the treatment of sleep apnea. Increasing diagnosis of sleep apnea combined with aging populations and increasing prevalence of obesity is resulting in a structurally growing market. The company earns roughly two-thirds of its revenue in the Americas and the balance across other regions dominated by Europe, Japan, and Australia. Recent developments and acquisitions have focused on digital health as ResMed is aiming to differentiate itself through the provision of clinical data for use by the patient, medical care advisor, and payer in the out-of-hospital setting.
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