GWRS (Global Water Resources) Institutional Ownership: 24.85% (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
71 GF Score
Price $8.87
GF Value $10.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Global Water Resources Institutional Ownership?

Global Water Resources GWRS -0.73% 71 Institutional Ownership is 24.85% as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 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 Water Resources's institutional ownership is 24.85%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Global Water Resources's Insider Ownership is 10.98%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Global Water Resources's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 47.57%.

Global Water Resources Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Water Resources's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Global Water Resources Institutional Ownership Chart

Global Water Resources Historical Data

The historical data trend for Global Water Resources can be seen below:

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 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 25.90 26.27 25.00 24.54 23.33 23.65 24.73 22.33 19.85 20.09
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Global Water Resources Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 24.85% mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Institutional Ownership of 24.85% as of Aug. 21, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Global Water Resources and its competitors.
Is Global Water Resources' Institutional Ownership too high?
Global Water Resources' current Institutional Ownership is 24.85%. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' Institutional Ownership compare to PCYO and CDZI?
Global Water Resources' Institutional Ownership of 24.85% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Water Resources and its competitors. Global Water Resources's current Institutional Ownership is 24.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.44, compared to a current price of $8.87 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 24.85%. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Water Resources (GWRS), the current Institutional Ownership is 24.85% as of Aug. 21, 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 Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.87 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.44. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Institutional Ownership: 24.85%
  • GF Value™: $10.44 vs. price of $8.87 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Global Water Resources Business Description

Address 21410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
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