Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (HKG:3898) most popular amongst private companies who own 48% of the shares, institutions hold 31%

Key Insights

• The considerable ownership by private companies in Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy
• The top 3 shareholders own 52% of the company
• 31% of Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric is held by Institutions

Every investor in Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (HKG:3898) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. We can see that private companies own the lion's share in the company with 48% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).

Meanwhile, institutions make up 31% of the company’s shareholders. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge companies tend to have institutions as shareholders.

Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric.

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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric?

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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric. 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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.

We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric. Our data shows that CRRC GROUP Co., Ltd. is the largest shareholder with 45% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 3.8% and 3.3% of the stock.

A more detailed study of the shareholder registry showed us that 3 of the top shareholders have a considerable amount of ownership in the company, via their 52% stake.

Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too.

Insider Ownership Of Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric

The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves.

Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.

Our most recent data indicates that insiders own less than 1% of Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd.. However, it's possible that insiders might have an indirect interest through a more complex structure. Being so large, we would not expect insiders to own a large proportion of the stock. Collectively, they own HK$104k of stock. In this sort of situation, it can be more interesting to see if those insiders have been buying or selling.

General Public Ownership

The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 19% stake in Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.

Private Company Ownership

Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 48%, of the company's shares. Private companies may be related parties. Sometimes insiders have an interest in a public company through a holding in a private company, rather than in their own capacity as an individual. While it's hard to draw any broad stroke conclusions, it is worth noting as an area for further research.

Next Steps:

It's always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric better, we need to consider many other factors. To that end, you should be aware of the 1 warning sign we've spotted with Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric .

Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

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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