Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 347.4 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)


CHIX:CARDL Card Factory PLC CHIX:CARDL
81 GF Score
Price £0.67
GF Value £1.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Card Factory Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Card Factory CHIX:CARDL -1.61% 81 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 347.4 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Card Factory's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 347.4 Mil.


Card Factory  (CHIX:CARDl) 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.


Card Factory Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Card Factory Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Card Factory Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
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Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
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Card Factory 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 347.4 Mil mean?
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 347.4 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Card Factory and its competitors.
Is Card Factory's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Card Factory's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 347.4 Mil. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CASY and WSM?
Card Factory's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 347.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Card Factory and its competitors. Card Factory's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 347.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.11, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 347.4 Mil. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 347.4 Mil as of Jan. 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.11. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 347.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.11 vs. price of £0.67 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Card Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CRFCF:USACARD:UK0CT:Germany
Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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