Watami Co (TSE:7522) Institutional Ownership: 7.20% (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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TSE:7522 Watami Co Ltd TSE:7522
71 GF Score
Price 円941.00
GF Value 円1,096.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Watami Co Institutional Ownership?

Watami Co TSE:7522 -0.11% 71 Institutional Ownership is 7.20% as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,096.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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, Watami Co's institutional ownership is 7.20%.

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

Watami Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Watami Co Institutional Ownership Chart

Watami Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Watami Co 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 7.12 7.13 7.21 7.21 7.23 7.27 7.35 7.33 7.30 7.20
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Watami 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 7.20% mean?
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a Institutional Ownership of 7.20% as of Aug. 12, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors.
Is Watami Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Watami Co's current Institutional Ownership is 7.20%. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's Institutional Ownership compare to MCD and SBUX?
Watami Co's Institutional Ownership of 7.20% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Restaurants 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 Watami Co and its competitors. Watami Co's current Institutional Ownership is 7.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,096.15, compared to a current price of 円941.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 7.20%. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current Institutional Ownership is 7.20% as of Aug. 12, 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円941.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,096.15. GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:

  • Institutional Ownership: 7.20%
  • GF Value™: 円1,096.15 vs. price of 円941.00 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Watami Co Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-0043
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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