Yahoo Finance Retail investors account for 55% of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München's (ETR:MUV2) ownership, while institutions account for 45%
Key Insights
Significant control over Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München by retail investors implies that the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions
35% of the business is held by the top 25 shareholders
Institutional ownership in Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München is 45%
If you want to know who really controls Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München (ETR:MUV2), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. With 55% stake, retail 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).
And institutions on the other hand have a 45% ownership in the company. Institutions often own shares in more established companies, while it's not unusual to see insiders own a fair bit of smaller companies.
Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München.
Check out our latest analysis for Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München
What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München?
Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.
As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.
Hedge funds don't have many shares in Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München. BlackRock, Inc. is currently the largest shareholder, with 7.1% of shares outstanding. The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the second largest shareholder owning 4.0% of common stock, and Amundi S.A. holds about 3.0% of the company stock.
Our studies suggest that the top 25 shareholders collectively control less than half of the company's shares, meaning that the company's shares are widely disseminated and there is no dominant shareholder.
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 a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future.
Insider Ownership Of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München
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. 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.
Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances.
Our data cannot confirm that board members are holding shares personally. Not all jurisdictions have the same rules around disclosing insider ownership, and it is possible we have missed something, here. So you can click here learn more about the CEO.
General Public Ownership
The general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, collectively holds 55% of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München shares. This level of ownership gives investors from the wider public some power to sway key policy decisions such as board composition, executive compensation, and the dividend payout ratio.
Next Steps:
While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Take risks for example - Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.
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.
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.
