Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Institutional Ownership: 51.49% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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ASX:SFR Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR
86 GF Score
Price A$18.65
GF Value A$14.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sandfire Resources Institutional Ownership?

Sandfire Resources ASX:SFR -1.95% 86 Institutional Ownership is 51.49% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sandfire Resources's institutional ownership is 51.49%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sandfire 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, Sandfire Resources's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Sandfire Resources Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Sandfire Resources Institutional Ownership Chart

Sandfire Resources Historical Data

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

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 49.31 49.66 49.41 49.69 52.04 53.24 53.11 50.94 50.73 51.49
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Sandfire 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 51.49% mean?
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Institutional Ownership of 51.49% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' Institutional Ownership too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Institutional Ownership is 51.49%. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Institutional Ownership compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' Institutional Ownership of 51.49% 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current Institutional Ownership is 51.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.68, compared to a current price of A$18.65 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 51.49%. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Institutional Ownership is 51.49% as of Jul. 16, 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$18.65 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.68. GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:

  • Institutional Ownership: 51.49%
  • GF Value™: A$14.68 vs. price of A$18.65 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Sandfire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRRF:USAS2Z:Germany
Address 10 Kings Park Road, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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