Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 97 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:VSSL Vardhman Special Steels Ltd NSE:VSSL
75 GF Score
Price ₹282.90
GF Value ₹224.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Vardhman Special Steels Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Vardhman Special Steels NSE:VSSL -0.58% 75 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 97 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹224.07 (Modestly 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. Vardhman Special Steels's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 97 Mil.


Vardhman Special Steels  (NSE:VSSL) 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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Vardhman Special Steels Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Vardhman Special Steels Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Vardhman Special Steels Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Vardhman Special Steels Quarterly Data
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Vardhman Special Steels 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 97 Mil mean?
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 97 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 97 Mil. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NUE and STLD?
Vardhman Special Steels' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 97 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Steel 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. Vardhman Special Steels's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 97 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹224.07, compared to a current price of ₹282.90 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 97 Mil. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 97 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹282.90 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹224.07. GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 97 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹224.07 vs. price of ₹282.90 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Vardhman Special Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 534392:India
Address Chandigarh Road, Vardhman Premises, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141 010
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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₹282.90
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