NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) Institutional Ownership: 22.80% (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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WBO:BEKB NV Bekaert SA WBO:BEKB
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What is NV Bekaert Institutional Ownership?

NV Bekaert WBO:BEKB +1.10% 70 Institutional Ownership is 22.80% as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BEKB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.35. The stock has 10 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, NV Bekaert's institutional ownership is 22.80%.

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

NV Bekaert Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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NV Bekaert Institutional Ownership Chart

NV Bekaert Historical Data

The historical data trend for NV Bekaert 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 21.35 21.90 22.24 21.37 21.28 21.68 22.16 22.75 22.91 22.80
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NV Bekaert Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 22.80% mean?
NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) has a Institutional Ownership of 22.80% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on NV Bekaert and its competitors.
Is NV Bekaert's Institutional Ownership too high?
NV Bekaert's current Institutional Ownership is 22.80%. Overall, NV Bekaert has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NV Bekaert's Institutional Ownership compare to CRS and ATI?
NV Bekaert's Institutional Ownership of 22.80% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Industrial Products 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 NV Bekaert and its competitors. NV Bekaert's current Institutional Ownership is 22.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NV Bekaert stock overvalued right now?
NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) has a current Institutional Ownership of 22.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.35, compared to a current price of €41.35 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 22.80%. NV Bekaert's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB), the current Institutional Ownership is 22.80% as of Jul. 22, 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NV Bekaert stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €41.35 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.35.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BEKB:

  • Institutional Ownership: 22.80%
  • GF Value™: €35.35 vs. price of €41.35 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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

NV Bekaert Business Description

Address Bekaertstraat 2, Zwevegem, BEL, BE-8550
NV Bekaert SA uses metal treatment technologies to deliver a portfolio of steel wire products and coating solutions to customers. It operates in four segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. The company's products help reduce friction, improve corrosion resistance, and enhance adhesion with other materials. Bekaert's offerings are used across sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods. The company operates in China, the USA, Belgium, India, Slovakia, and other countries. The majority of revenue is from international (Others).
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