Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Institutional Ownership: 1.22% (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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KUW:SHIP Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP
78 GF Score
Price KWD0.66
GF Value KWD1.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Institutional Ownership?

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP -2.09% 78 Institutional Ownership is 1.22% as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:SHIP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's institutional ownership is 1.22%.

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

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Institutional Ownership Chart

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Historical Data

The historical data trend for Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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 0.99 1.07 1.09 1.11 1.10 1.13 1.11 1.24 1.18 1.22
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 1.22% mean?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a Institutional Ownership of 1.22% as of Aug. 05, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Institutional Ownership too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Institutional Ownership is 1.22%. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Institutional Ownership compare to PWR and FIX?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Institutional Ownership of 1.22% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Construction 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Institutional Ownership is 1.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.05, compared to a current price of KWD0.66 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 1.22%. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current Institutional Ownership is 1.22% as of Aug. 05, 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.66 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.05. GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:

  • Institutional Ownership: 1.22%
  • GF Value™: KWD1.05 vs. price of KWD0.66 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaik Port, Gate No.7, P.O. Box 21998, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13080
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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