KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) Institutional Ownership: 29.14% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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KOBNF Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF
89 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $40.24
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Institutional Ownership?

Kobe Bussan Co KOBNF 89 Institutional Ownership is 29.14% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Kobe Bussan Co's institutional ownership is 29.14%.

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

Kobe Bussan Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Kobe Bussan Co Institutional Ownership Chart

Kobe Bussan Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan Co 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 24.44 23.87 24.51 24.79 24.91 23.64 21.71 21.69 21.42 21.30
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Kobe Bussan Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 29.14% mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Institutional Ownership of 29.14% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Institutional Ownership is 29.14%. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Institutional Ownership compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's Institutional Ownership of 29.14% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. Kobe Bussan Co's current Institutional Ownership is 29.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Institutional Ownership of 29.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 29.14%. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Institutional Ownership is 29.14% as of Jul. 16, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

  • Institutional Ownership: 29.14%
  • GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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