Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8,240 Mil.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd 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 8,240 Mil mean?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 8,240 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8,240 Mil. Overall, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to AA and CENX?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 8,240 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8,240 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.64, compared to a current price of RM7.79 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8,240 Mil. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 8,240 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.79 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.64.
GuruFocus considers Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8869:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 8,240 Mil
GF Value™: RM5.64 vs. price of RM7.79 (38.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Business Description
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products to customers. The company operates in four segments based on function. The Smelting and extrusion segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, purchases aluminum scrap and produces extruded aluminum and aluminum alloys for industrial customers. The Trading segment markets aluminum products. Refinery, includes refinery of alumina and Investment holding. The majority of company's revenue comes from Asia and Europe.
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