SCHL (Scholastic) Institutional Ownership: 111.46% (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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SCHL Scholastic Corp SCHL
71 GF Score
Price $41.84
GF Value $37.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Scholastic Institutional Ownership?

Scholastic SCHL +1.75% 71 Institutional Ownership is 111.46% as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCHL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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, Scholastic's institutional ownership is 111.46%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Scholastic's Insider Ownership is 28.39%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Scholastic's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 56.30%.

Scholastic Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Scholastic Institutional Ownership Chart

Scholastic Historical Data

The historical data trend for Scholastic 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 49.27 48.57 47.57 47.62 47.46 56.43 49.14 46.98 63.69 59.34
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Scholastic Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 111.46% mean?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a Institutional Ownership of 111.46% as of Jul. 30, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors.
Is Scholastic's Institutional Ownership too high?
Scholastic's current Institutional Ownership is 111.46%. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Institutional Ownership compare to TDAY and LEE?
Scholastic's Institutional Ownership of 111.46% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Scholastic and its competitors. Scholastic's current Institutional Ownership is 111.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (SCHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.37, compared to a current price of $41.84 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 111.46%. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Scholastic (SCHL), the current Institutional Ownership is 111.46% as of Jul. 30, 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 Scholastic (SCHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.84 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.37. GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCHL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 111.46%
  • GF Value™: $37.37 vs. price of $41.84 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Scholastic Business Description

Other Exchanges SL1:Germany
Address 557 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10012
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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