QKLS (QKL Stores) Insider Ownership: 37.72 % (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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What is QKL Stores Insider Ownership?

QKL Stores QKLS Insider Ownership is 37.72 % as of Jul. 31, 2026.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, QKL Stores's insider ownership is 37.72%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, QKL Stores's Institutional Ownership is 0.47%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, QKL Stores's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 47.84%.

QKL Stores Insider Ownership Historical Data

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

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QKL Stores Insider Ownership Chart

QKL Stores Historical Data

The historical data trend for QKL Stores can be seen below:

2013-06-30 2013-07-31 2013-08-31 2013-09-30 2013-10-31 2013-11-30 2013-12-31 2014-01-31 2014-02-28 2014-03-31
Insider Ownership 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72 37.72

QKL Stores 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 37.72 % mean?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a Insider Ownership of 37.72 % as of Jul. 31, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on QKL Stores and its competitors.
Is QKL Stores' Insider Ownership too high?
QKL Stores' current Insider Ownership is 37.72 %.
How does QKL Stores' Insider Ownership compare to IFMK and HWIN?
QKL Stores' Insider Ownership of 37.72 % can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 QKL Stores and its competitors. QKL Stores's current Insider Ownership is 37.72 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current Insider Ownership of 37.72 %. The current Insider Ownership is 37.72 %. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current Insider Ownership is 37.72 % as of Jul. 31, 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.

QKL Stores Business Description

Address 4 Nanreyuan Street, Dongfeng Road, Zhuangyi Wang, Sartu District, Daqing, CHN, 163300
QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.