MERF (TSE:3168) Institutional Ownership: 0.07% (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
52 GF Score
Price 円1,532.00
GF Value 円582.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MERF Institutional Ownership?

MERF TSE:3168 -1.23% 52 Institutional Ownership is 0.07% as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円582.14 (Significantly 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, MERF's institutional ownership is 0.07%.

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

MERF Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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MERF Institutional Ownership Chart

MERF Historical Data

The historical data trend for MERF can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30
Institutional Ownership 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.06 0.06 0.07
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MERF Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 0.07% mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Institutional Ownership of 0.07% as of Aug. 14, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Institutional Ownership too high?
MERF's current Institutional Ownership is 0.07%. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Institutional Ownership compare to competitors?
MERF's Institutional Ownership of 0.07% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Institutional Ownership is 0.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.14, compared to a current price of 円1,532.00 — trading 163.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 0.07%. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current Institutional Ownership is 0.07% as of Aug. 14, 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,532.00 is trading 163.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.14. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Institutional Ownership: 0.07%
  • GF Value™: 円582.14 vs. price of 円1,532.00 (163.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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円1,532.00
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GF Value