Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Sohar International Bank's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6,617.2 Mil.
Sohar International Bank (MUS:BKSB) 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.
Sohar International Bank Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Sohar International Bank Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Sohar International Bank 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 6,617.2 Mil mean?
Sohar International Bank (MUS:BKSB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 6,617.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Sohar International Bank and its competitors.
Is Sohar International Bank's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Sohar International Bank's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6,617.2 Mil. Overall, Sohar International Bank has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sohar International Bank's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PNC and USB?
Sohar International Bank's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 6,617.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Banks 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 Sohar International Bank and its competitors. Sohar International Bank's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6,617.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sohar International Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohar International Bank (MUS:BKSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.15, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.19 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6,617.2 Mil. Sohar International Bank's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Sohar International Bank (MUS:BKSB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 6,617.2 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 Sohar International Bank (MUS:BKSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohar International Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.19 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.15.
GuruFocus considers Sohar International Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:BKSB:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 6,617.2 Mil
GF Value™: ر.ع0.15 vs. price of ر.ع0.19 (27.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:BKSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sohar International Bank is engaged in commercial, investment, and Islamic banking activities. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale Banking, which derives key revenue and offers loans, working capital facilities, trade financing, cash management, custodial services, treasury, investment banking, and funds management services to corporates and other institutions; Retail Banking offers individual customers various products and services, including current and term deposits, housing finance, personal loans, insurance, credit cards, foreign exchange, etc.; KSA Branch provides wholesale banking services in Saudi Arabia; Islamic Banking offers shari'a compliant banking products and services; and Head office. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Oman.
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