Hardide (LSE:HDD) Insider Ownership: 65.74 % (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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LSE:HDD Hardide PLC LSE:HDD
30 GF Score
Price £0.94
GF Value £0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hardide Insider Ownership?

Hardide LSE:HDD +7.43% 30 Insider Ownership is 65.74 % as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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, Hardide's insider ownership is 65.74%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hardide's Institutional Ownership is 6.36%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hardide's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Hardide Insider Ownership Historical Data

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

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Hardide Insider Ownership Chart

Hardide Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hardide 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 65.23 65.23 65.46 65.46 65.46 65.74 65.74 65.74 65.74 65.74
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Hardide 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 65.74 % mean?
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a Insider Ownership of 65.74 % as of Sep. 15, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors.
Is Hardide's Insider Ownership too high?
Hardide's current Insider Ownership is 65.74 %. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's Insider Ownership compare to LIN and SHW?
Hardide's Insider Ownership of 65.74 % can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Chemicals 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 Hardide and its competitors. Hardide's current Insider Ownership is 65.74 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.94 — trading 452.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 65.74 %. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current Insider Ownership is 65.74 % as of Sep. 15, 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.94 is trading 452.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17. GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:

  • Insider Ownership: 65.74 %
  • GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.94 (452.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Hardide Business Description

Other Exchanges 9V0:Germany
Address 9 Longlands Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX26 5AH
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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