Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) Institutional Ownership: 32.93% (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ASX:WBC Westpac Banking Corp ASX:WBC
66 GF Score
Price A$36.58
GF Value A$35.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Westpac Banking Institutional Ownership?

Westpac Banking ASX:WBC -0.16% 66 Institutional Ownership is 32.93% as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WBC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$35.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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, Westpac Banking's institutional ownership is 32.93%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Westpac Banking'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, Westpac Banking's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 99.99%.

Westpac Banking Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westpac Banking's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Westpac Banking Institutional Ownership Chart

Westpac Banking Historical Data

The historical data trend for Westpac Banking 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 31.66 31.37 31.81 32.53 32.48 32.52 32.60 32.77 32.90 32.93
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Westpac Banking Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 32.93% mean?
Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) has a Institutional Ownership of 32.93% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Westpac Banking and its competitors.
Is Westpac Banking's Institutional Ownership too high?
Westpac Banking's current Institutional Ownership is 32.93%. Overall, Westpac Banking has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westpac Banking's Institutional Ownership compare to JPM and BAC?
Westpac Banking's Institutional Ownership of 32.93% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Banks 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 Westpac Banking and its competitors. Westpac Banking's current Institutional Ownership is 32.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westpac Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$35.96, compared to a current price of A$36.58 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 32.93%. Westpac Banking's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC), the current Institutional Ownership is 32.93% as of Jul. 15, 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 Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpac Banking stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$36.58 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$35.96. GuruFocus considers Westpac Banking to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WBC:

  • Institutional Ownership: 32.93%
  • GF Value™: A$35.96 vs. price of A$36.58 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Westpac Banking Business Description

Address 275 Kent Street, Level 18, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Westpac is Australia's oldest bank and financial services group, with a significant franchise in Australia and New Zealand in the consumer, small business, corporate, and institutional sectors, in addition to its major presence in wealth management. Westpac is among a handful of banks around the globe currently retaining very high credit ratings. The bank benefits from a large national branch network and significant market share, particularly in home loans and retail deposits.
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