Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 411.1 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


OSTO:HBCO Hofseth BioCare ASA OSTO:HBCO
48 GF Score
Price kr1.27
GF Value kr2.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Hofseth BioCare ASA OSTO:HBCO +5.42% 48 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 411.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HBCO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.75 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Hofseth BioCare ASA's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 411.1 Mil.

Hofseth BioCare ASA  (OSTO:HBCO) 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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Hofseth BioCare ASA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Hofseth BioCare ASA Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Hofseth BioCare ASA Annual Data
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Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data
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Hofseth BioCare ASA 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 411.1 Mil mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 411.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 411.1 Mil. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to KHC and GIS?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 411.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 411.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.75, compared to a current price of kr1.27 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 411.1 Mil. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 411.1 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.27 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.75. GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:HBCO:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 411.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr2.75 vs. price of kr1.27 (54% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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