WCFB (WCF Bancorp) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 2.41 Mil (As of Dec. 2018)


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What is WCF Bancorp Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

WCF Bancorp WCFB 12 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.41 Mil as of Dec. 2018. GuruFocus rates WCFB with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. WCF Bancorp's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 2.41 Mil.

WCF Bancorp  (OTCPK:WCFB) 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.

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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.

WCF Bancorp Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

WCF Bancorp Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WCF Bancorp's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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WCF Bancorp Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

WCF Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.77 2.45 2.43 2.40 2.41

WCF Bancorp Semi-Annual Data
Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
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WCF Bancorp 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 2.41 Mil mean?
WCF Bancorp (WCFB) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.41 Mil as of Dec. 2018. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on WCF Bancorp and its competitors.
Is WCF Bancorp's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
WCF Bancorp's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.41 Mil. Overall, WCF Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCF Bancorp's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to FNFI and LBNW?
WCF Bancorp's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.41 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 WCF Bancorp and its competitors. WCF Bancorp's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.41 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCF Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
WCF Bancorp (WCFB) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 2.41 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.41 Mil. WCF Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 WCF Bancorp (WCFB), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 2.41 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.

WCF Bancorp Business Description

Address 401 Fair Meadow Drive, P.O. Box 638, Webster City, IA, USA, 50595
WCF Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company for WCF Financial Bank. The Bank has full-service offices in Webster City, Independence and Tama, Iowa. The primary business activities include accepting deposits from individual, corporate, and public clients and investing those deposits in real estate, agricultural, commercial, and personal loans. Its various banking and financial services and product offerings include credit and debit cards, loans, checking accounts, business loans, agricultural loans, business credit cards, and money market accounts, among others. The Bank provides banking services to its local respective markets.
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