GNL (Global Net Lease) Institutional Ownership: 74.26% (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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GNL Global Net Lease Inc GNL
66 GF Score
Price $8.66
GF Value $6.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Global Net Lease Institutional Ownership?

Global Net Lease GNL -0.75% 66 Institutional Ownership is 74.26% as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates GNL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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, Global Net Lease's institutional ownership is 74.26%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Global Net Lease's Insider Ownership is 1.43%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Global Net Lease's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 68.77%.

Global Net Lease Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Net Lease's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Global Net Lease Institutional Ownership Chart

Global Net Lease Historical Data

The historical data trend for Global Net Lease 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 49.58 49.16 49.34 48.99 49.53 50.59 52.06 52.19 51.43 51.93
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Global Net Lease Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 74.26% mean?
Global Net Lease (GNL) has a Institutional Ownership of 74.26% as of Aug. 03, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Global Net Lease and its competitors.
Is Global Net Lease's Institutional Ownership too high?
Global Net Lease's current Institutional Ownership is 74.26%. Overall, Global Net Lease has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Net Lease's Institutional Ownership compare to AAT and SAFE?
Global Net Lease's Institutional Ownership of 74.26% can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the REITs 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 Global Net Lease and its competitors. Global Net Lease's current Institutional Ownership is 74.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Net Lease stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Net Lease (GNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.32, compared to a current price of $8.66 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 74.26%. Global Net Lease's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Global Net Lease (GNL), the current Institutional Ownership is 74.26% as of Aug. 03, 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 Global Net Lease (GNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Net Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.66 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.32. GuruFocus considers Global Net Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 74.26%
  • GF Value™: $6.32 vs. price of $8.66 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Global Net Lease Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 650 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Global Net Lease Inc is a real estate investment trust that manages a globally diversified portfolio of commercial real estate properties. The company is engaged in the ownership, management, operation, lease, acquisition, investment, and sale of the portfolio assets. Its segments include Industrial & Distribution, Retail, and Office. The company derives maximum revenue from the Industrial and Distribution segment. The company geographically operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe.
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