Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 255 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)


NAI:CARB Carbacid Investments PLC NAI:CARB
90 GF Score
Price KES35.40
GF Value KES22.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Carbacid Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Carbacid Investments NAI:CARB -0.84% 90 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Carbacid Investments's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 255 Mil.


Carbacid Investments  (NAI:CARB) 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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Carbacid Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Carbacid Investments Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Carbacid Investments Annual Data
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Carbacid Investments Semi-Annual Data
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Carbacid Investments 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 255 Mil mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors.
Is Carbacid Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255 Mil. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to LIN and SHW?
Carbacid Investments' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Chemicals 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. Carbacid Investments's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.03, compared to a current price of KES35.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255 Mil. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255 Mil as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES35.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.03. GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 255 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES22.03 vs. price of KES35.40 (60.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Carbacid Investments Business Description

Address Eldama Ravine Close, Off Eldama Ravine Road, PO Box 764, ALN House, Westlands, L.R. No. 1870/1/569, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00606
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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