Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,428 Mil.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (STU:L53) 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
* 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Life Healthcare Group Holdings 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 1,428 Mil mean?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (STU:L53) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,428 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,428 Mil. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HCA and THC?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 1,428 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,428 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings (STU:L53) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.80, compared to a current price of €0.55 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,428 Mil. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings (STU:L53), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 1,428 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings (STU:L53) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.55 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.80.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:L53:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 1,428 Mil
GF Value™: €0.80 vs. price of €0.55 (31.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:L53 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Business Description
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd is a private healthcare provider in southern Africa, prominently serving the medically insured market. The company is in the business of providing hospital and complementary services (which include mental healthcare, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and healthcare services. It operates via three segments: Hospitals segment (acute hospitals), the Complementary Services segment (mental health, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and the Healthcare Services segment (Life Nkanyisa and Life Health Solutions). The majority of revenue is derived from the hospitals segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Southern Africa.
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