OPTT (Ocean Power Technologies) Insider Ownership: 4.96 % (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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OPTT Ocean Power Technologies Inc OPTT
37 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ocean Power Technologies Insider Ownership?

Ocean Power Technologies OPTT -4.42% 37 Insider Ownership is 4.96 % as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates OPTT with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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, Ocean Power Technologies's insider ownership is 4.96%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ocean Power Technologies's Institutional Ownership is 10.25%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ocean Power Technologies's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 97.29%.

Ocean Power Technologies Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Ocean Power Technologies Insider Ownership Chart

Ocean Power Technologies Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 3.41 3.41 3.42 3.42 3.42 9.80 9.80 8.66 4.96 4.96
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 4.96 % mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a Insider Ownership of 4.96 % as of Aug. 29, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' Insider Ownership too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current Insider Ownership is 4.96 %. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' Insider Ownership compare to HYOR and SPPL?
Ocean Power Technologies' Insider Ownership of 4.96 % can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. Ocean Power Technologies's current Insider Ownership is 4.96 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 4.96 %. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current Insider Ownership is 4.96 % as of Aug. 29, 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12. GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OPTT:

  • Insider Ownership: 4.96 %
  • GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.17 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ocean Power Technologies Business Description

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Address 28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B, Monroe Township, NJ, USA, 08831
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
37GF Score

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