Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 33 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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NZSE:CMO Colonial Motor Co Ltd NZSE:CMO
64 GF Score
Price NZ$7.25
GF Value NZ$8.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Colonial Motor Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Colonial Motor Co NZSE:CMO +0.55% 64 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (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. Colonial Motor Co's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33 Mil.


Colonial Motor Co  (NZSE:CMO) 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.


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Colonial Motor Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Colonial Motor Co Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Colonial Motor Co Annual Data
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Colonial Motor Co Semi-Annual Data
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Colonial Motor Co Ltd NZSE:CMO
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Colonial Motor Co 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 33 Mil mean?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 33 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Colonial Motor Co and its competitors.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CVNA and PAG?
Colonial Motor Co's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 33 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. Colonial Motor Co's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$7.25 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 Mil. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 33 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$7.25 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56. GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 33 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.25 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Colonial Motor Co Business Description

Address 57 Courtenay Place, Level 6, PO Box 6159, Wellington, NZL, 6141
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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