Retail investors who hold 54% of Yushiro Inc. (TSE:5013) gained 13%, institutions profited as well

Simply Wall St · 04/15 01:44

Key Insights

  • Significant control over Yushiro by retail investors implies that the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions
  • 45% of the business is held by the top 25 shareholders
  • Institutional ownership in Yushiro is 29%

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A look at the shareholders of Yushiro Inc. (TSE:5013) can tell us which group is most powerful. With 54% stake, retail investors possess the maximum shares in the company. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company.

While retail investors were the group that reaped the most benefits after last week’s 13% price gain, institutions also received a 29% cut.

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

View our latest analysis for Yushiro

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TSE:5013 Ownership Breakdown April 15th 2025

What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Yushiro?

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 Yushiro. 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 Yushiro, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

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TSE:5013 Earnings and Revenue Growth April 15th 2025

Hedge funds don't have many shares in Yushiro. Our data shows that Nissay Asset Management Corporation is the largest shareholder with 7.8% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 7.3% and 4.1% of the stock.

On studying our ownership data, we found that 25 of the top shareholders collectively own less than 50% of the share register, implying that no single individual has a majority interest.

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. We're not picking up on any analyst coverage of the stock at the moment, so the company is unlikely to be widely held.

Insider Ownership Of Yushiro

The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.

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 most recent data indicates that insiders own less than 1% of Yushiro Inc.. It has a market capitalization of just JP¥25b, and the board has only JP¥135m worth of shares in their own names. We generally like to see a board more invested. However it might be worth checking if those insiders have been buying.

General Public Ownership

The general public -- including retail investors -- own 54% of Yushiro. With this amount of ownership, retail investors can collectively play a role in decisions that affect shareholder returns, such as dividend policies and the appointment of directors. They can also exercise the power to vote on acquisitions or mergers that may not improve profitability.

Public Company Ownership

Public companies currently own 5.9% of Yushiro stock. It's hard to say for sure but this suggests they have entwined business interests. This might be a strategic stake, so it's worth watching this space for changes in ownership.

Next Steps:

I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. To that end, you should be aware of the 1 warning sign we've spotted with Yushiro .

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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.