Garmin (LTS:0VQS) Institutional Ownership: 44.00% (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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LTS:0VQS Garmin Ltd LTS:0VQS
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GF Value CHF166.06
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What is Garmin Institutional Ownership?

Garmin LTS:0VQS 97 Institutional Ownership is 44.00% as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0VQS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF166.06. 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, Garmin's institutional ownership is 44.00%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Garmin'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, Garmin's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 85.17%.

Garmin Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Garmin Institutional Ownership Chart

Garmin Historical Data

The historical data trend for Garmin can be seen below:

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 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 44.39 44.15 42.96 42.81 42.44 42.53 42.82 42.88 42.91 44.00
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Garmin Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 44.00% mean?
Garmin (LTS:0VQS) has a Institutional Ownership of 44.00% as of Aug. 23, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Garmin and its competitors.
Is Garmin's Institutional Ownership too high?
Garmin's current Institutional Ownership is 44.00%. Overall, Garmin has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garmin's Institutional Ownership compare to KEYS and COHR?
Garmin's Institutional Ownership of 44.00% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Hardware 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 Garmin and its competitors. Garmin's current Institutional Ownership is 44.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garmin stock overvalued right now?
Garmin (LTS:0VQS) has a current Institutional Ownership of 44.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF166.06, compared to a current price of CHF202.09 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 44.00%. Garmin's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Garmin (LTS:0VQS), the current Institutional Ownership is 44.00% as of Aug. 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 Garmin (LTS:0VQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garmin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF202.09 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF166.06.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0VQS:

  • Institutional Ownership: 44.00%
  • GF Value™: CHF166.06 vs. price of CHF202.09 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0VQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Garmin Business Description

Address Muhlentalstrasse 36/38, Schaffhausen, CHE, 8200
Garmin produces GPS-enabled hardware and software for five sectors: fitness, outdoors, automotive, aviation, and marine. Garmin has built a strong reputation for durable, high-precision devices through a vertically integrated design and manufacturing approach. The company's product lines include smartwatches, fitness trackers, communication equipment, and a comprehensive suite of systems for marine and aviation navigation. Garmin operates globally, with its business focused primarily on North America and Europe.
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