Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Institutional Ownership: 53.14% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:WHF4 Whitbread PLC FRA:WHF4
75 GF Score
Price €27.88
GF Value €37.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Whitbread Institutional Ownership?

Whitbread FRA:WHF4 +1.09% 75 Institutional Ownership is 53.14% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WHF4 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.66 (Modestly Undervalued). 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, Whitbread's institutional ownership is 53.14%.

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

Whitbread Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Whitbread Institutional Ownership Chart

Whitbread Historical Data

The historical data trend for Whitbread can be seen below:

2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 59.49 59.27 58.56 59.18 59.85 58.44 57.30 56.80 54.41 53.14
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Whitbread Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 53.14% mean?
Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) has a Institutional Ownership of 53.14% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors.
Is Whitbread's Institutional Ownership too high?
Whitbread's current Institutional Ownership is 53.14%. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Institutional Ownership compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Institutional Ownership of 53.14% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread and its competitors. Whitbread's current Institutional Ownership is 53.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.66, compared to a current price of €27.88 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 53.14%. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4), the current Institutional Ownership is 53.14% as of Jul. 19, 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.88 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.66. GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WHF4:

  • Institutional Ownership: 53.14%
  • GF Value™: €37.66 vs. price of €27.88 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WHF4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Whitbread Business Description

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Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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