Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,812 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


NAI:CTUM Centum Investment Co Ltd NAI:CTUM
34 GF Score
Price KES14.25
GF Value KES2.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Centum Investment Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Centum Investment Co NAI:CTUM -2.06% 34 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,812 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.64 (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. Centum Investment Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1,812 Mil.


Centum Investment Co  (NAI:CTUM) 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.


Centum Investment Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Centum Investment Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Centum Investment Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Centum Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 665.44 665.44 661.37 657.47 654.69

Centum Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 665.44 1,575.66 665.44 1,811.92
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Centum Investment 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 1,812 Mil mean?
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,812 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Centum Investment Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Centum Investment Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,812 Mil. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to MS and GS?
Centum Investment Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,812 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Capital Markets 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 Centum Investment Co and its competitors. Centum Investment Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,812 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.64, compared to a current price of KES14.25 — trading 439.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,812 Mil. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,812 Mil as of Sep. 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES14.25 is trading 439.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.64. GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,812 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES2.64 vs. price of KES14.25 (439.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Centum Investment Co Business Description

Address Limuru Road, Two Rivers Office Towers, P.O. Box 10518, 9th Floor, South Tower, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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