Institutional investors in Bufab AB (publ) (STO:BUFAB) see kr731m decrease in market cap last week, although long-term gains have benefitted them.

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Bufab's stock price might be vulnerable to their trading decisions The top 5 shareholders own 51% of the company Using data from company's past performance alongside ownership research, one can better assess the future performance of a company This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. To get a sense of who is truly in control of Bufab AB (publ) (STO:BUFAB), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 40% to be precise, is institutions. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk). Institutional investors endured the highest losses after the company's market cap fell by kr731m last week. However, the 13% one-year returns may have helped alleviate their overall losses. They should, however, be mindful of further losses in the future. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of Bufab, beginning with the chart below. See our latest analysis for Bufab OM:BUFAB Ownership Breakdown January 20th 2026 What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Bufab? 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 Bufab. 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. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Bufab's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. OM:BUFAB Earnings and Revenue Growth January 20th 2026 Bufab is not owned by hedge funds. Liljedahl Group AB is currently the company's largest shareholder with 29% of shares outstanding. With 5.9% and 5.7% of the shares outstanding respectively, Swedbank Robur Fonder AB and Spiltan & Pelaro Fonder AB are the second and third largest shareholders. On looking further, we found that 51% of the shares are owned by the top 5 shareholders. In other words, these shareholders have a meaningful say in the decisions of the company. 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 is some analyst coverage of the stock, but it could still become more well known, with time. Insider Ownership Of Bufab While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. 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. 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. Our information suggests that Bufab AB (publ) insiders own under 1% of the company. We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. It's a big company, so even a small proportional interest can create alignment between the board and shareholders. In this case insiders own kr137m worth of shares. Arguably, recent buying and selling is just as important to consider. You can click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling. General Public Ownership With a 30% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Bufab. 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. Private Company Ownership Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 29%, 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. Next Steps: While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Bufab , and understanding them should be part of your investment process. 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.