Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Institutional Ownership: 22.04% (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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JSE:LEW Lewis Group Ltd JSE:LEW
95 GF Score
Price R86.71
GF Value R84.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lewis Group Institutional Ownership?

Lewis Group JSE:LEW -6.76% 95 Institutional Ownership is 22.04% as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.22 (Fairly Valued). 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, Lewis Group's institutional ownership is 22.04%.

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

Lewis Group Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Lewis Group Institutional Ownership Chart

Lewis Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lewis Group 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 21.12 21.00 20.85 21.46 21.58 21.54 22.14 22.18 22.11 22.04
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Lewis Group Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 22.04% mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Institutional Ownership of 22.04% as of Jul. 23, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Institutional Ownership too high?
Lewis Group's current Institutional Ownership is 22.04%. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Institutional Ownership compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Institutional Ownership of 22.04% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Institutional Ownership is 22.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.22, compared to a current price of R86.71 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 22.04%. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Institutional Ownership is 22.04% as of Jul. 23, 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R86.71 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.22. GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:

  • Institutional Ownership: 22.04%
  • GF Value™: R84.22 vs. price of R86.71 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Lewis Group Business Description

Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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