Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.9 Mil.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (XTER:PFV) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 9.9 Mil mean?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (XTER:PFV) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 9.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 9.9 Mil. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GEV and ETN?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 9.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Industrial Products 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 9.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (XTER:PFV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €166.10, compared to a current price of €171.80 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 9.9 Mil. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (XTER:PFV), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 9.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (XTER:PFV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €171.80 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €166.10.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:PFV:
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 9.9 Mil
GF Value™: €166.10 vs. price of €171.80 (3.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:PFV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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