NLST (Netlist) Insider Ownership: 2.71 % (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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NLST Netlist Inc NLST
43 GF Score
Price $5.73
GF Value $2.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Netlist Insider Ownership?

Netlist NLST +11.97% 43 Insider Ownership is 2.71 % as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NLST with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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, Netlist's insider ownership is 2.71%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Netlist's Institutional Ownership is 0.03%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Netlist's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 97.11%.

Netlist Insider Ownership Historical Data

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

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Netlist Insider Ownership Chart

Netlist Historical Data

The historical data trend for Netlist can be seen below:

2018-02-28 2018-03-31 2018-04-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-31 2018-09-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-30
Insider Ownership 3.34 3.34 2.75 3.18 3.08 2.71 2.71 2.71 2.71 2.71
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Netlist 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 2.71 % mean?
Netlist (NLST) has a Insider Ownership of 2.71 % as of Aug. 27, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Netlist and its competitors.
Is Netlist's Insider Ownership too high?
Netlist's current Insider Ownership is 2.71 %. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's Insider Ownership compare to SCSC and EACO?
Netlist's Insider Ownership of 2.71 % 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 Netlist and its competitors. Netlist's current Insider Ownership is 2.71 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist (NLST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $5.73 — trading 137.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 2.71 %. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 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 Netlist (NLST), the current Insider Ownership is 2.71 % as of Aug. 27, 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 Netlist (NLST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.73 is trading 137.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41. GuruFocus considers Netlist to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NLST:

  • Insider Ownership: 2.71 %
  • GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $5.73 (137.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Netlist Business Description

Other Exchanges 0K6M:UK
Address 111 Academy, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92617
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
43GF Score

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