CYAN (Cyanotech) Institutional Ownership: 0.06% (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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CYAN Cyanotech Corp CYAN
35 GF Score
Price $0.53
GF Value $0.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cyanotech Institutional Ownership?

Cyanotech CYAN 35 Institutional Ownership is 0.06% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CYAN with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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, Cyanotech's institutional ownership is 0.06%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cyanotech's Insider Ownership is 13.52%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Cyanotech's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 55.10%.

Cyanotech Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Cyanotech Institutional Ownership Chart

Cyanotech Historical Data

The historical data trend for Cyanotech can be seen below:

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Cyanotech Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 0.06% mean?
Cyanotech (CYAN) has a Institutional Ownership of 0.06% as of Aug. 01, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Cyanotech and its competitors.
Is Cyanotech's Institutional Ownership too high?
Cyanotech's current Institutional Ownership is 0.06%. Overall, Cyanotech has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyanotech's Institutional Ownership compare to GPOX and PAVS?
Cyanotech's Institutional Ownership of 0.06% 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 Cyanotech and its competitors. Cyanotech's current Institutional Ownership is 0.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyanotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech (CYAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.39, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 0.06%. Cyanotech's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 9 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 Cyanotech (CYAN), the current Institutional Ownership is 0.06% as of Aug. 01, 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 Cyanotech (CYAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.39. GuruFocus considers Cyanotech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYAN:

  • Institutional Ownership: 0.06%
  • GF Value™: $0.39 vs. price of $0.53 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Cyanotech Business Description

Address 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, 96740
Cyanotech Corp is engaged in the production of natural products derived from microalgae for the nutritional supplements market. The company's products include BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is a dietary supplement used for extra energy, a strengthened immune system, cardiovascular benefits, and as a source of antioxidant carotenoids. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a dietary antioxidant shown to support and maintain the body's natural inflammatory response, enhance skin, and support eye and joint health. It derives maximum revenue from the Packaged product and geographically from the United States.
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