SMPL (The Simply Good Foods Co) Institutional Ownership: 97.78% (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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SMPL The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL
59 GF Score
Price $10.19
GF Value $39.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co Institutional Ownership?

The Simply Good Foods Co SMPL -1.78% 59 Institutional Ownership is 97.78% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.03 (Possible Value Trap). 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, The Simply Good Foods Co's institutional ownership is 97.78%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, The Simply Good Foods Co's Insider Ownership is 6.28%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, The Simply Good Foods Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 62.71%.


The Simply Good Foods Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods Co's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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The Simply Good Foods Co Institutional Ownership Chart

The Simply Good Foods Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods 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 74.92 69.40 72.12 68.66 68.27 71.20 69.99 62.32 61.87 60.30
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The Simply Good Foods 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 97.78% mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a Institutional Ownership of 97.78% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Institutional Ownership is 97.78%. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Institutional Ownership compare to JBSS and MAMA?
The Simply Good Foods Co's Institutional Ownership of 97.78% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Institutional Ownership is 97.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.03, compared to a current price of $10.19 — trading 73.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 97.78%. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current Institutional Ownership is 97.78% as of Aug. 02, 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.19 is trading 73.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.03. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMPL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 97.78%
  • GF Value™: $39.03 vs. price of $10.19 (73.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 76L:GermanyS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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