Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Institutional Ownership: 47.43% (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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JSE:SPP Spar Group Ltd JSE:SPP
50 GF Score
Price R47.26
GF Value R108.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Spar Group Institutional Ownership?

Spar Group JSE:SPP -1.36% 50 Institutional Ownership is 47.43% as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SPP with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R108.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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, Spar Group's institutional ownership is 47.43%.

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

Spar Group Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Spar Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spar 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 44.51 44.51 46.01 46.63 44.97 45.13 46.88 45.89 46.87 47.43
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Spar 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 47.43% mean?
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a Institutional Ownership of 47.43% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors.
Is Spar Group's Institutional Ownership too high?
Spar Group's current Institutional Ownership is 47.43%. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's Institutional Ownership compare to SYY and USFD?
Spar Group's Institutional Ownership of 47.43% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Spar Group and its competitors. Spar Group's current Institutional Ownership is 47.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R108.01, compared to a current price of R47.26 — trading 56.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 47.43%. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current Institutional Ownership is 47.43% as of Jul. 20, 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R47.26 is trading 56.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R108.01. GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:

  • Institutional Ownership: 47.43%
  • GF Value™: R108.01 vs. price of R47.26 (56.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Spar Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SGPPY:USA
Address 1 Ncondo Place, The Umhlanga Arch, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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