CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Institutional Ownership: 1.51% (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
57 GF Score
Price $0.40
GF Value $0.66
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Eastern Airlines Institutional Ownership?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 57 Institutional Ownership is 1.51% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.66 (Possible Value Trap). 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, China Eastern Airlines's institutional ownership is 1.51%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, China Eastern Airlines'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, China Eastern Airlines's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 8.50%.

China Eastern Airlines Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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China Eastern Airlines Institutional Ownership Chart

China Eastern Airlines Historical Data

The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines can be seen below:

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Institutional Ownership 1.65 1.63 1.64 2.87 2.88 2.90 2.96 2.97 3.07 3.08
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China Eastern Airlines Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 1.51% mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Institutional Ownership of 1.51% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Institutional Ownership too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Institutional Ownership is 1.51%. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Institutional Ownership compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Institutional Ownership of 1.51% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Institutional Ownership is 1.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.66, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 1.51%. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Institutional Ownership is 1.51% as of Jul. 22, 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.66. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Institutional Ownership: 1.51%
  • GF Value™: $0.66 vs. price of $0.40 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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