Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) Institutional Ownership: 5.75% (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is Desoto Resources Institutional Ownership?

Desoto Resources ASX:DES 17 Institutional Ownership is 5.75% as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DES with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Desoto Resources's institutional ownership is 5.75%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Desoto Resources's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

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

Desoto Resources Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Desoto Resources's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Desoto Resources Institutional Ownership Chart

Desoto Resources Historical Data

The historical data trend for Desoto Resources can be seen below:

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Institutional Ownership 6.82 5.45 5.45 5.44 5.39 5.39 5.39 5.39 5.39 5.75
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Desoto Resources Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 5.75% mean?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a Institutional Ownership of 5.75% as of Aug. 05, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Desoto Resources and its competitors.
Is Desoto Resources' Institutional Ownership too high?
Desoto Resources' current Institutional Ownership is 5.75%. Overall, Desoto Resources has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desoto Resources' Institutional Ownership compare to competitors?
Desoto Resources' Institutional Ownership of 5.75% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Institutional 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Desoto Resources and its competitors. Desoto Resources's current Institutional Ownership is 5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desoto Resources stock overvalued right now?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a current Institutional Ownership of 5.75%. The current Institutional Ownership is 5.75%. Desoto Resources' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Desoto Resources (ASX:DES), the current Institutional Ownership is 5.75% as of Aug. 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.

Desoto Resources Business Description

Address 16/100 Railway Road, Daglish, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Desoto Resources Ltd is an exploration company with gold, rare earth, lithium, and base metal projects in Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia. Its portfolio includes the Fenton Gold Project, which hosts a gold system along the Fenton Shear Zone with drill results. The company focuses on advancing exploration through securing key tenements, permitting, and drilling. The company's projects provide exposure to both gold and rare earth elements. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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