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If you want to know who really controls The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry.  With 48% stake, individual investors possess the maximum shares in the company.  Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk).  Private companies, on the other hand, account for 42% of the company's stockholders.    Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Hong Kong and China Gas.  See our latest analysis for Hong Kong and China Gas SEHK:3 Ownership Breakdown February 6th 2026 What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Hong Kong and China Gas? 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.   Hong Kong and China Gas already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company.  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 Hong Kong and China Gas' earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters. SEHK:3 Earnings and Revenue Growth February 6th 2026  We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Hong Kong and China Gas.      Henderson Development Limited is currently the company's largest shareholder with 42% of shares outstanding.        Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 2.5% and 2.0%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.     After doing some more digging, we found that the top 14 have the combined ownership of 50% in the company, suggesting that no single shareholder has significant control over 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 are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future.  Insider Ownership Of Hong Kong and China Gas 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.  Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.   Our most recent data indicates that insiders own less than 1% of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited.   However, it's possible that insiders might have an indirect interest through a more complex structure.    Being so large, we would not expect insiders to own a large proportion of the stock. Collectively, they own HK$463m of stock.  It is always good to see at least some insider ownership, but it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling.   General Public Ownership The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 48% stake in Hong Kong and China Gas.   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.  Private Company Ownership Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 42%, of the company's shares.   It might be worth looking deeper into this. If related parties, such as insiders, have an interest in one of these private companies, that should be disclosed in the annual report. Private companies may also have a strategic interest in the 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 risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted   2 warning signs for Hong Kong and China Gas   you should know about.      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.Valuation is complex, but we're here to simplify it.Discover if Hong Kong and China Gas might be undervalued or overvalued with our detailed analysis, featuring fair value estimates, potential risks, dividends, insider trades, and its financial condition.Access Free AnalysisHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.This 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. 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