Big Yellow Group (STU:B9Y) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 196.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:B9Y Big Yellow Group PLC STU:B9Y
71 GF Score
Price €9.90
GF Value €12.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Big Yellow Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Big Yellow Group STU:B9Y -0.50% 71 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 196.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:B9Y with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Big Yellow Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 196.2 Mil.


Big Yellow Group  (STU:B9Y) 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.


Big Yellow Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Big Yellow Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Big Yellow Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Big Yellow Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Big Yellow Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 180.90 183.00 188.70 195.60 195.90

Big Yellow Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 194.20 195.40 195.80 195.60 196.20
STU:B9Y
71GF Score
Big Yellow Group PLC STU:B9Y
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Big Yellow Group 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 196.2 Mil mean?
Big Yellow Group (STU:B9Y) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 196.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Big Yellow Group and its competitors.
Is Big Yellow Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Big Yellow Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 196.2 Mil. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PLD and PSA?
Big Yellow Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 196.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the REITs 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 Big Yellow Group and its competitors. Big Yellow Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 196.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (STU:B9Y) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.23, compared to a current price of €9.90 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 196.2 Mil. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Big Yellow Group (STU:B9Y), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 196.2 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 Big Yellow Group (STU:B9Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.90 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.23. GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:B9Y:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 196.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €12.23 vs. price of €9.90 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:B9Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Big Yellow Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Bridge Road, 2 The Deans, Bagshot, London, Surrey, GBR, GU19 5AT
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
71GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:B9Y

Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€9.90
Price
€12.23
GF Value