CVS Group (LSE:CVSG) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 71.6 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:CVSG CVS Group PLC LSE:CVSG
87 GF Score
Price £11.76
GF Value £13.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CVS Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

CVS Group LSE:CVSG +2.17% 87 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 71.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CVSG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.43 (Modestly 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. CVS Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 71.6 Mil.


CVS Group  (LSE:CVSG) 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.


CVS Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


CVS Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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CVS Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

CVS Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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CVS Group Semi-Annual Data
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CVS Group 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 71.6 Mil mean?
CVS Group (LSE:CVSG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 71.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on CVS Group and its competitors.
Is CVS Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
CVS Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 71.6 Mil. Overall, CVS Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to HCA and THC?
CVS Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 71.6 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 CVS Group and its competitors. CVS Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 71.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Group (LSE:CVSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.43, compared to a current price of £11.76 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 71.6 Mil. CVS Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 CVS Group (LSE:CVSG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 71.6 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 CVS Group (LSE:CVSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £11.76 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £13.43. GuruFocus considers CVS Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CVSG:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 71.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: £13.43 vs. price of £11.76 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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


CVS Group Business Description

Address Owen Road, CVS House, Diss, Norfolk, GBR, IP22 4ER
CVS Group PLC is a veterinary service provider in the United Kingdom. The group operates through three business divisions: Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, Crematoria, and Online Retail Business. The veterinary practice segment generates the majority of the revenues. The company facilitates its veterinary services through its diagnostics, laboratory reports, and pet cremation services. It also offers retail pharmacy through Animed Direct. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also operates in Australia.
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