Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 23.2 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


TSX:GCG Guardian Capital Group Ltd TSX:GCG
59 GF Score
Price C$67.97
GF Value C$66.45
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Guardian Capital Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Guardian Capital Group TSX:GCG +0.04% 59 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 23.2 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSX:GCG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$66.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Guardian Capital Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 23.2 Mil.


Guardian Capital Group  (TSX:GCG) 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.


Guardian Capital Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Guardian Capital Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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

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Guardian Capital Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.21 24.65 23.32 23.20 23.19
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Guardian Capital 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 23.2 Mil mean?
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 23.2 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Guardian Capital Group and its competitors.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 23.2 Mil. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 23.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. Guardian Capital Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 23.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 23.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is C$66.45, compared to a current price of C$67.97 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 23.2 Mil. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 23.2 Mil as of Sep. 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$67.97 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$66.45.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GCG:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 23.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$66.45 vs. price of C$67.97 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Guardian Capital Group Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2700, P.O. Box 201, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1E8
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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