31-03-2025
GDEX Berhad's (KLSE:GDEX) top owners are private companies with 37% stake, while 36% is held by public companies
The considerable ownership by private companies in GDEX Berhad indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy
A total of 3 investors have a majority stake in the company with 61% ownership
Past performance of a company along with ownership data serve to give a strong idea about prospects for a business
To get a sense of who is truly in control of GDEX Berhad (KLSE:GDEX), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. We can see that private companies own the lion's share in the company with 37% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).
And public companies on the other hand have a 36% ownership in the company.
Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of GDEX Berhad, beginning with the chart below.
Check out our latest analysis for GDEX Berhad
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.
Less than 5% of GDEX Berhad is held by institutional investors. This suggests that some funds have the company in their sights, but many have not yet bought shares in it. If the business gets stronger from here, we could see a situation where more institutions are keen to buy. It is not uncommon to see a big share price rise if multiple institutional investors are trying to buy into a stock at the same time. So check out the historic earnings trajectory, below, but keep in mind it's the future that counts most.
We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in GDEX Berhad. Our data shows that GD Express Sdn. Bhd. is the largest shareholder with 25% of shares outstanding. Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. is the second largest shareholder owning 23% of common stock, and Singapore Post Limited holds about 12% of the company stock. Furthermore, CEO Teck Teong is the owner of 2.2% of the company's shares.
A more detailed study of the shareholder registry showed us that 3 of the top shareholders have a considerable amount of ownership in the company, via their 61% stake.
While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. As far as we can tell there isn't analyst coverage of the company, so it is probably flying under the radar.
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.
I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions.
We can see that insiders own shares in GDEX Berhad. As individuals, the insiders collectively own RM92m worth of the RM1.0b company. This shows at least some alignment. You can click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling.
The general public-- including retail investors -- own 16% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies.
Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 37%, of the company's shares. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company.
It appears to us that public companies own 36% of GDEX Berhad. We can't be certain but it is quite possible this is a strategic stake. The businesses may be similar, or work together.
While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should be aware of the 1 warning sign we've spotted with GDEX Berhad .
Of course this may not be the best stock to buy. Therefore, you may wish to see our free collection of interesting prospects boasting favorable financials.
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) 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.
