31% Of This Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden Insider's Holdings Were Sold

Viewing insider transactions for Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ)'s (STO:SBB B ) over the last year, we see that insiders were net sellers. This means that a larger number of shares were sold by insiders in relation to shares purchased.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

View our latest analysis for Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden

Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Notably, that recent sale by Lennart Schuss is the biggest insider sale of Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of kr7.44. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. We note that this sale took place at around the current price, so it isn't a major concern, though it's hardly a good sign.

You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

For those who like to find hidden gems this free list of small cap companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.

Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden Insiders Are Selling The Stock

The last quarter saw substantial insider selling of Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden shares. In total, Independent Director Lennart Schuss sold kr53m worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any purchases whatsoever. This may suggest that some insiders think that the shares are not cheap.

Insider Ownership Of Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden insiders own 9.5% of the company, currently worth about kr1.2b based on the recent share price. Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

So What Do The Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden Insider Transactions Indicate?

An insider sold Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden shares recently, but they didn't buy any. And even if we look at the last year, we didn't see any purchases. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden. At Simply Wall St, we've found that Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden has 4 warning signs (2 shouldn't be ignored!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

Of course Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies.

For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.