Individual investors who hold 38% of GEK TERNA Holdings, Real Estate, Construction S.A. (ATH:GEKTERNA) gained 4.8%, insiders profited as well

Key Insights

• The considerable ownership by individual investors in GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy
• A total of 6 investors have a majority stake in the company with 51% ownership
• Recent purchases by insiders

Every investor in GEK TERNA Holdings, Real Estate, Construction S.A. (ATH:GEKTERNA) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 38% stake, individual investors possess the maximum shares in the company. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).

Individual investors gained the most after market cap touched €1.2b last week, while insiders who own 35% also benefitted.

In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction?

Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices.

As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.

We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction. With a 33% stake, CEO Georgios Peristeris is the largest shareholder. EFG Trust company limited is the second largest shareholder owning 8.3% of common stock, and Helikon Investments Limited holds about 3.0% of the company stock.

We also observed that the top 6 shareholders account for more than half of the share register, with a few smaller shareholders to balance the interests of the larger ones to a certain extent.

While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. There is some analyst coverage of the stock, but it could still become more well known, with time.

Insider Ownership Of GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction

The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.

I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions.

Our information suggests that insiders maintain a significant holding in GEK TERNA Holdings, Real Estate, Construction S.A.. It is very interesting to see that insiders have a meaningful €437m stake in this €1.2b business. It is good to see this level of investment. You can check here to see if those insiders have been buying recently.

General Public Ownership

The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 38% stake in GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders.

Private Company Ownership

We can see that Private Companies own 8.3%, of the shares on issue. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company.

Next Steps:

While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for GEK TERNA Holdings Real Estate Construction that you should be aware of.

If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.

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