MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 700 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:MFEB MFE-MediaForEurope MIL:MFEB
70 GF Score
Price €3.43
GF Value €6.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is MFE-MediaForEurope Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

MFE-MediaForEurope MIL:MFEB -0.75% 70 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 700 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:MFEB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.03 (Possible Value Trap). 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 700 Mil.


MFE-MediaForEurope  (MIL:MFEB) 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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MFE-MediaForEurope Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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MFE-MediaForEurope Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

MFE-MediaForEurope Annual Data
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MFE-MediaForEurope Quarterly Data
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MFE-MediaForEurope 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 700 Mil mean?
MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 700 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
MFE-MediaForEurope's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 700 Mil. Overall, MFE-MediaForEurope has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFE-MediaForEurope's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NXST?
MFE-MediaForEurope's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 700 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified 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 MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors. MFE-MediaForEurope's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 700 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.03, compared to a current price of €3.43 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 700 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 700 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (MIL:MFEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.43 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.03. GuruFocus considers MFE-MediaForEurope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:MFEB:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 700 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.03 vs. price of €3.43 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

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


MFE-MediaForEurope Business Description

Address Viale Europa 46, Cologno Monzese, Milan, ITA, 20093
MFE-MediaForEurope is a commercial TV operator in the Italian and Spanish commercial TV sector, offering free-to-air television programming on general interest channels (Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 in Italy, and Tele5 and Cuatro in Spain) and a wide portfolio of semigeneralist and thematic channels available in linear and on-demand OTT services comprising a broad range of cinema, TV series and children's channel content. The group generates maximum revenue from TV advertising, and the rest from sales of TV rights and productions, pay streaming service, movie distribution, construction, rental, and maintenance of TV equipment, etc. The company's operating segments are: Italy, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Spain.
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