British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 100 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:BAT British American Tobacco Kenya PLC NAI:BAT
69 GF Score
Price KES579.00
GF Value KES355.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is British American Tobacco Kenya Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

British American Tobacco Kenya NAI:BAT -0.17% 69 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:BAT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES355.31 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. British American Tobacco Kenya's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 100 Mil.


British American Tobacco Kenya  (NAI:BAT) 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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British American Tobacco Kenya Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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British American Tobacco Kenya 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 100 Mil mean?
British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
British American Tobacco Kenya's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100 Mil. Overall, British American Tobacco Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Kenya's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco Kenya's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco 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 a Tobacco Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Tobacco 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 British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors. British American Tobacco Kenya's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES355.31, compared to a current price of KES579.00 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100 Mil. British American Tobacco Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100 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.

Is British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES579.00 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES355.31. GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BAT:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 100 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES355.31 vs. price of KES579.00 (63% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


British American Tobacco Kenya Business Description

Address 08 Likoni Road, P. O. Box 30000, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
British American Tobacco Kenya PLC multi-category consumer goods business that operates internationally. The business activities of the company involves activities ranging from the growing of tobacco leaf to the distribution and sale of finished tobacco products and nicotine products without tobacco. The product portfolio of the company comprises a range of high-quality and creative products, including cigarettes (combustible products), cut-rug tobacco (unprocessed tobacco), and potentially reduced-risk category of tobacco-free oral nicotine products.
69GF Score

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