MXCLF (MAX Co) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 181.5 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
72 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $1.67
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

MAX Co MXCLF 72 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 181.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. MAX Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 181.5 Mil.


MAX Co  (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.


MAX Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


MAX Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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MAX Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
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MAX Co Quarterly Data
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MAX Co 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 181.5 Mil mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 181.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors.
Is MAX Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
MAX Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 181.5 Mil. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to SNA and RBC?
MAX Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 181.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Industrial Products 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 MAX Co and its competitors. MAX Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 181.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 181.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 181.5 Mil. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 181.5 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 181.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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