Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) Institutional Ownership: 4.85% (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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ASX:SM1 Synlait Milk Ltd ASX:SM1
35 GF Score
Price A$0.29
GF Value A$0.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Synlait Milk Institutional Ownership?

Synlait Milk ASX:SM1 -3.33% 35 Institutional Ownership is 4.85% as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SM1 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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, Synlait Milk's institutional ownership is 4.85%.

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

Synlait Milk Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Synlait Milk Institutional Ownership Chart

Synlait Milk Historical Data

The historical data trend for Synlait Milk can be seen below:

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Institutional Ownership 5.84 5.84 5.84 4.85 4.85 4.85 4.85 4.85 4.85 4.85
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Synlait Milk Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 4.85% mean?
Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) has a Institutional Ownership of 4.85% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Institutional Ownership too high?
Synlait Milk's current Institutional Ownership is 4.85%. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Institutional Ownership compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Institutional Ownership of 4.85% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Institutional Ownership is 4.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.22, compared to a current price of A$0.29 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 4.85%. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1), the current Institutional Ownership is 4.85% as of Jul. 21, 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 Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.29 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.22. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SM1:

  • Institutional Ownership: 4.85%
  • GF Value™: A$0.22 vs. price of A$0.29 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Synlait Milk Business Description

Other Exchanges SML:New Zealand
Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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