Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 16,752 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


NSA:DCP Dangote Cement PLC NSA:DCP
100 GF Score
Price ₦1,070.00
GF Value ₦806.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dangote Cement Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Dangote Cement NSA:DCP 100 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 16,752 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦806.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Dangote Cement's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16,752 Mil.


Dangote Cement  (NSA:DCP) 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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Dangote Cement Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Dangote Cement Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Dangote Cement Annual Data
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Dangote Cement Quarterly Data
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Dangote Cement 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 16,752 Mil mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 16,752 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Dangote Cement and its competitors.
Is Dangote Cement's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Dangote Cement's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 16,752 Mil. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CRH and VMC?
Dangote Cement's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 16,752 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Building Materials 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. Dangote Cement's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 16,752 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦806.03, compared to a current price of ₦1,070.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 16,752 Mil. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 16,752 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦1,070.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦806.03. GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 16,752 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦806.03 vs. price of ₦1,070.00 (32.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dangote Cement Business Description

Address 1, Alfred Rewane Road, P.O. Box 40032, Falomo, Ikoyi, Union Marble House, Lagos, NGA
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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