Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)'s (DSM:QNBK) largest shareholders are sovereign wealth funds with 50% ownership, individual investors own 43%

Key Insights

• Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)'s significant sovereign wealth funds ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public
• 50% of the company is held by a single shareholder (Qatar Investment Authority)
• Analyst forecasts along with ownership data serve to give a strong idea about prospects for a business

A look at the shareholders of Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (DSM:QNBK) can tell us which group is most powerful. We can see that sovereign wealth funds own the lion's share in the company with 50% ownership. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk).

And individual investors on the other hand have a 43% ownership in the company.

In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.).

View our latest analysis for Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)

What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)?

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.

We can see that Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. 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. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)'s historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story.

Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) is not owned by hedge funds. The company's largest shareholder is Qatar Investment Authority, with ownership of 50%. This essentially means that they have extensive influence, if not outright control, over the future of the corporation. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 2.0% and 1.5%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.

While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too.

Insider Ownership Of Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.)

The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.

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 data cannot confirm that board members are holding shares personally. It is unusual not to have at least some personal holdings by board members, so our data might be flawed. A good next step would be to check how much the CEO is paid.

General Public Ownership

The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 43% stake in Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.). 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.

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 Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) that you should be aware of.

If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this free report on analyst forecasts.

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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