10 NEPSE Companies with the Lowest Public Float; When Will Promoter Shares Be Unlocked?
Summary
A review of 52 NEPSE-listed companies shows that Swastik Laghubitta has the smallest public float, with only 231,000 shares available for public trading. The report also details when promoter lock-in periods will expire for firms such as Everest Colour, Sarvottam Paints, and several hydropower companies.
Key Points
- Swastik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has the lowest public float among the reviewed companies, with 231,000 publicly traded shares.
- Everest Colour, Sarvottam Paints, Him Star Urja, Jhapa Energy, Mabilung Energy and other listed firms have varying promoter lock-in expiry dates running through 2028 and 2029.
- Low public float can affect liquidity, but it does not by itself determine whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued.
- The analysis covers 52 companies whose promoter-share lock-in periods have not yet expired, using Q4 FY 2082/83 financial data and 27 August 2026 LTP figures.
