WOLWF (Woolworths Group) Institutional Ownership: 28.20% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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WOLWF Woolworths Group Ltd WOLWF
67 GF Score
Price $30.16
GF Value $24.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Woolworths Group Institutional Ownership?

Woolworths Group WOLWF 67 Institutional Ownership is 28.20% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 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, Woolworths Group's institutional ownership is 28.20%.

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

Woolworths Group Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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Woolworths Group Institutional Ownership Chart

Woolworths Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Woolworths Group 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 29.66 29.01 29.93 28.42 28.27 28.90 28.89 29.07 29.26 29.84
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Woolworths Group Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 28.20% mean?
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a Institutional Ownership of 28.20% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Group's Institutional Ownership too high?
Woolworths Group's current Institutional Ownership is 28.20%. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Institutional Ownership compare to KR and SFM?
Woolworths Group's Institutional Ownership of 28.20% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. Woolworths Group's current Institutional Ownership is 28.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.82, compared to a current price of $30.16 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 28.20%. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current Institutional Ownership is 28.20% as of Jul. 16, 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.16 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.82. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WOLWF:

  • Institutional Ownership: 28.20%
  • GF Value™: $24.82 vs. price of $30.16 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Woolworths Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WWR:GermanyWOW:Australia
Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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