Painful week for individual investors invested in NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) after 3.5
November 9, 2025
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NRW Holdings’ significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public
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44% of the business is held by the top 25 shareholders
To get a sense of who is truly in control of NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. We can see that individual investors own the lion’s share in the company with 55% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).
While the holdings of individual investors took a hit after last week’s 3.5% price drop, institutions with their 40% holdings also suffered.
Let’s take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about NRW Holdings.
Check out our latest analysis for NRW Holdings
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.
As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in NRW Holdings. 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. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It’s therefore worth looking at NRW Holdings’ earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.
NRW Holdings is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the largest shareholder with 6.1% of shares outstanding. For context, the second largest shareholder holds about 6.0% of the shares outstanding, followed by an ownership of 5.0% by the third-largest shareholder. In addition, we found that Julian Pemberton, the CEO has 1.8% of the shares allocated to their name.
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.
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.
We can see that insiders own shares in NRW Holdings Limited. This is a big company, so it is good to see this level of alignment. Insiders own AU$100m worth of shares (at current prices). Most would say this shows alignment of interests between shareholders and the board. Still, it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling.
The general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, collectively holds 55% of NRW Holdings shares. This size of ownership gives investors from the general public some collective power. They can and probably do influence decisions on executive compensation, dividend policies and proposed business acquisitions.
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. Case in point: We’ve spotted 3 warning signs for NRW Holdings you should be aware of.
If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.
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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