KN (Knowles) Insider Ownership: 3.26 % (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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KN Knowles Corp KN
75 GF Score
Price $35.49
GF Value $24.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Knowles Insider Ownership?

Knowles KN +2.10% 75 Insider Ownership is 3.26 % as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates KN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Knowles's insider ownership is 3.26%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Knowles's Institutional Ownership is 101.78%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Knowles's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 68.91%.

Knowles Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowles's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Knowles Insider Ownership Chart

Knowles Historical Data

The historical data trend for Knowles can be seen below:

2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31 2026-08-31
Insider Ownership 3.59 3.59 3.62 3.57 3.46 3.54 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.26
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Knowles Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 3.26 % mean?
Knowles (KN) has a Insider Ownership of 3.26 % as of Sep. 05, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Knowles and its competitors.
Is Knowles' Insider Ownership too high?
Knowles' current Insider Ownership is 3.26 %. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowles' Insider Ownership compare to BHE and OSIS?
Knowles' Insider Ownership of 3.26 % can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for a Hardware company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Knowles and its competitors. Knowles's current Insider Ownership is 3.26 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (KN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.39, compared to a current price of $35.49 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 3.26 %. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knowles (KN), the current Insider Ownership is 3.26 % as of Sep. 05, 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 Knowles (KN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.49 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.39. GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KN:

  • Insider Ownership: 3.26 %
  • GF Value™: $24.39 vs. price of $35.49 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Knowles Business Description

Other Exchanges 0JRJ:UK1K3:Germany
Address 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL, USA, 60143
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.
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