National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) Institutional Ownership: 13.98% (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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KUW:NBK National Bank of Kuwait SAK KUW:NBK
44 GF Score
Price KWD0.86
GF Value KWD0.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Bank of KuwaitK Institutional Ownership?

National Bank of KuwaitK KUW:NBK -0.92% 44 Institutional Ownership is 13.98% as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:NBK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.94 (Fairly Valued). 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, National Bank of KuwaitK's institutional ownership is 13.98%.

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

National Bank of KuwaitK Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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National Bank of KuwaitK Institutional Ownership Chart

National Bank of KuwaitK Historical Data

The historical data trend for National Bank of KuwaitK can be seen below:

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 2026-08-31
Institutional Ownership 12.89 13.03 13.11 13.34 13.13 13.73 13.71 13.74 13.94 13.98
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National Bank of KuwaitK Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 13.98% mean?
National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) has a Institutional Ownership of 13.98% as of Sep. 04, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK's Institutional Ownership too high?
National Bank of KuwaitK's current Institutional Ownership is 13.98%. Overall, National Bank of KuwaitK has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of KuwaitK's Institutional Ownership compare to competitors?
National Bank of KuwaitK's Institutional Ownership of 13.98% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Banks 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 National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors. National Bank of KuwaitK's current Institutional Ownership is 13.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.94, compared to a current price of KWD0.86 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 13.98%. National Bank of KuwaitK's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK), the current Institutional Ownership is 13.98% as of Sep. 04, 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.86 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.94. GuruFocus considers National Bank of KuwaitK to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:NBK:

  • Institutional Ownership: 13.98%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.94 vs. price of KWD0.86 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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

National Bank of KuwaitK Business Description

Address Al Shuhada Street, P.O. Box 95, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13001
National Bank of Kuwait SAK is a financial institution. The company's operating segment includes Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, NBK Wealth, Islamic Banking, Group Centre, and International Banking. The company generates maximum revenue from the International Banking segment. The International Banking segment provides diversified products and services including lending, deposits, trade finance, etc. to corporate and individual customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait and also has a presence in the Middle East and North Africa; Europe and UK, and Other Countries.
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