Zhihu (ZH) Institutional Ownership: 13.88% (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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ZH Zhihu Inc ZH
57 GF Score
Price $3.08
GF Value $3.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zhihu Institutional Ownership?

Zhihu ZH -2.53% 57 Institutional Ownership is 13.88% as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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, Zhihu's institutional ownership is 13.88%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Zhihu's Insider Ownership is 0.03%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Zhihu's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 69.60%.

Zhihu Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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

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Zhihu Institutional Ownership Chart

Zhihu Historical Data

The historical data trend for Zhihu can be seen below:

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Institutional Ownership 8.23 8.56 8.01 7.99 7.85 3.19 3.80 3.76 4.10 3.89
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Zhihu Institutional Ownership Calculation

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

What does a Institutional Ownership of 13.88% mean?
Zhihu (ZH) has a Institutional Ownership of 13.88% as of Aug. 27, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Zhihu and its competitors.
Is Zhihu's Institutional Ownership too high?
Zhihu's current Institutional Ownership is 13.88%. Overall, Zhihu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhihu's Institutional Ownership compare to ANGI and ZIP?
Zhihu's Institutional Ownership of 13.88% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Interactive Media 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 Zhihu and its competitors. Zhihu's current Institutional Ownership is 13.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhihu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu (ZH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.64, compared to a current price of $3.08 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 13.88%. Zhihu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Zhihu (ZH), the current Institutional Ownership is 13.88% as of Aug. 27, 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 Zhihu (ZH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.08 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64. GuruFocus considers Zhihu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZH:

  • Institutional Ownership: 13.88%
  • GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $3.08 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Zhihu Business Description

Other Exchanges 02390:Hong Kong5BU0:Germany
Address 18 Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100083
Zhihu Inc is engaged in the operation of one online content community which monetizes through paid membership services, marketing services and other services in the People's Republic of China. It is an online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Its community supports discussions ranging from everyday consumer decisions, such as purchasing products or planning travel, to more specialized areas on professional knowledge, technological developments including artificial intelligence and academic topics. It operates in single segment and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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