Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) Institutional Ownership: 39.01% (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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HAM:A59 Applied Optoelectronics Inc HAM:A59
35 GF Score
Price €116.50
GF Value €18.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Optoelectronics Institutional Ownership?

Applied Optoelectronics HAM:A59 +4.77% 35 Institutional Ownership is 39.01% as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A59 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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, Applied Optoelectronics's institutional ownership is 39.01%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Applied Optoelectronics'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, Applied Optoelectronics's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 96.34%.

Applied Optoelectronics Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Applied Optoelectronics Institutional Ownership Chart

Applied Optoelectronics Historical Data

The historical data trend for Applied Optoelectronics 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 36.87 36.46 41.53 43.68 43.52 43.58 40.66 42.00 38.76 39.01
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Applied Optoelectronics Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 39.01% mean?
Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) has a Institutional Ownership of 39.01% as of Aug. 06, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' Institutional Ownership too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current Institutional Ownership is 39.01%. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Optoelectronics' Institutional Ownership compare to VIAV and VSAT?
Applied Optoelectronics' Institutional Ownership of 39.01% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Hardware 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current Institutional Ownership is 39.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.33, compared to a current price of €116.50 — trading 535.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 39.01%. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 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 Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59), the current Institutional Ownership is 39.01% as of Aug. 06, 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 Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €116.50 is trading 535.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.33. GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A59:

  • Institutional Ownership: 39.01%
  • GF Value™: €18.33 vs. price of €116.50 (535.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

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Applied Optoelectronics Business Description

Address 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77478
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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