C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average): 371 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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CHIX:CCRL C&C Group PLC CHIX:CCRL
61 GF Score
Price £0.96
GF Value £1.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is C&C Group Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)?

C&C Group CHIX:CCRL +1.48% 61 Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 371 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CCRL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. C&C Group's average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 371 Mil.


C&C Group  (CHIX:CCRl) Shares Outstanding (Diluted 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.


C&C Group Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Related Terms


C&C Group Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Historical Data

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C&C Group Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Chart

C&C Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
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C&C Group Semi-Annual Data
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C&C Group Shares Outstanding (Diluted 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 (Diluted Average) of 371 Mil mean?
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) has a Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) of 371 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods including dilutive securities like preferred shares and convertibles. View historical data on C&C Group and its competitors.
Is C&C Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) too high?
C&C Group's current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 371 Mil. Overall, C&C Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&C Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) compare to BUD and STZ?
C&C Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) of 371 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 (Diluted Average) for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Diluted 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 (Diluted Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods including dilutive securities like preferred shares and convertibles. View historical data on C&C Group and its competitors. C&C Group's current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 371 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&C Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £0.96 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 371 Mil. C&C Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL), the current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 371 Mil as of Feb. 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.96 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46. GuruFocus considers C&C Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CCRL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average): 371 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £0.96 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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


C&C Group Business Description

Address Keeper Road, Bulmers House, Crumlin, Dublin, IRL, D12 K702
C&C Group PLC manufactures cider and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company's brands include Bulmers, Tennet's, Magners, Heverlee, Woodchuck, Hornsby's, Gaymers, Blackthorn, Tipperary, Finches, and Others. C&C also has distribution rights for numerous brands owned by other companies. Its geographical segments are Ireland, Great Britain, and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Great Britain.
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