Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 119 Mil.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances (SAU:2070) 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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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 119 Mil mean?
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances (SAU:2070) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 119 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances and its competitors.
Is Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 119 Mil. Overall, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 119 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances and its competitors. Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 119 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances (SAU:2070) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.13, compared to a current price of ﷼28.84 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 119 Mil. Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances (SAU:2070), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 119 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 Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances (SAU:2070) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼28.84 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.13.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2070:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 119 Mil
GF Value™: ﷼31.13 vs. price of ﷼28.84 (7.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Business Description
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corp is involved in the manufacturing of basic chemical substances and products; medicines for human use, including cosmetics; pharmaceutical production and wholesale and retail of medicines and related products; development and marketing of medicinal and pharmaceutical products; research and development in medical science activities; operating and maintaining the healthcare facilities and any investments in related industries. The segments of the company are Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Trading and Distribution services, and Healthcare Services, out of which the company derives maximum revenue from the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing segment. Its geographical segments are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Middle East, Morocco, and Algeria.
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