SHL Finance Co (SAU:1183) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 100.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:1183 SHL Finance Co SAU:1183
48 GF Score
Price ﷼14.75
GF Value ﷼28.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SHL Finance Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

SHL Finance Co SAU:1183 -1.07% 48 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1183 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. SHL Finance Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.0 Mil.


SHL Finance Co  (SAU:1183) 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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SHL Finance Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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SAU:1183
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SHL Finance Co SAU:1183
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SHL Finance 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 100.0 Mil mean?
SHL Finance Co (SAU:1183) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on SHL Finance Co and its competitors.
Is SHL Finance Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
SHL Finance Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.0 Mil. Overall, SHL Finance Co 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 SHL Finance Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to RKT and FNMA?
SHL Finance Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 100.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Banks 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 SHL Finance Co and its competitors. SHL Finance Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHL Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHL Finance Co (SAU:1183) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.33, compared to a current price of ﷼14.75 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.0 Mil. SHL Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 SHL Finance Co (SAU:1183), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 100.0 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 SHL Finance Co (SAU:1183) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHL Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼14.75 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.33. GuruFocus considers SHL Finance Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1183:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 100.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.33 vs. price of ﷼14.75 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SHL Finance Co Business Description

Address AlMuraba - King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 27072, Riyadh, SAU, 11417
SHL Finance Co is engaged in real estate financing activities for individuals. The main activity of the company is to carry out real estate financing, Consumer Financing, and financing the activities of Small & Medium Establishments for individuals and corporations, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Law, the Finance Companies Control Law, and its Executive Regulations and related regulations, and the rules and instructions issued by the Saudi Central Bank.
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