Yahoo Finance What Kind Of Shareholders Own Thomas Cook (India) Limited (NSE:THOMASCOOK)?
A look at the shareholders of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (NSE:THOMASCOOK) can tell us which group is most powerful. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge companies tend to have institutions as shareholders. We also tend to see lower insider ownership in companies that were previously publicly owned.
Thomas Cook (India) is a smaller company with a market capitalization of ₹53b, so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors. Our analysis of the ownership of the company, below, shows that institutions own shares in the company. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner, to discover more about THOMASCOOK.
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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Thomas Cook (India)?
Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing.
We can see that Thomas Cook (India) does have institutional investors; and they hold 20% of the stock. 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 Thomas Cook (India), (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.
Hedge funds don't have many shares in Thomas Cook (India). Our information suggests that there isn't any analyst coverage of the stock, so it is probably little known.
Insider Ownership Of Thomas Cook (India)
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.
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 some shares in Thomas Cook (India) Limited. In their own names, insiders own ₹730m worth of stock in the ₹53b company. Some would say this shows alignment of interests between shareholders and the board. But it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling.
General Public Ownership
The general public holds a 11% stake in THOMASCOOK. 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.
Public Company Ownership
Public companies currently own 67% of THOMASCOOK 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.
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