Bridgford Foods (Bridgford Foods) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $12.6 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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What is Bridgford Foods Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Bridgford Foods's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Jul. 2023 ($0.00 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($15.71 Mil) but then stayed the same from Oct. 2023 ($15.71 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($12.65 Mil).

Bridgford Foods's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Oct. 2021 ($0.00 Mil) to Oct. 2022 ($16.33 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2022 ($16.33 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($15.71 Mil).

Bridgford Foods Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Bridgford Foods's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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Bridgford Foods Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Bridgford Foods Annual Data

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3.48

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16.33

15.71

Bridgford Foods Quarterly Data
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															12.99	-	-	15.71	12.65

Bridgford Foods Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Bridgford Foods (NAS:BRID) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

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Bridgford Foods (Bridgford Foods) Business Description

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Address

1707 South Good-Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX, USA, 75226

Website

https://www.bridgford.com

Bridgford Foods Corp manufactures, markets, and distributes frozen and snack food products in the United States. The business segments are processing and distribution of frozen products, and processing and distribution of snack food products. It includes products such as biscuits, bread dough items, roll dough items, dry sausage products, and beef jerky. The company offers frozen food products to the foodservice and retail customers through wholesalers, cooperatives, and distributors; and snack food items to supermarkets, and mass merchandise and convenience retail stores through customer-owned distribution centers, as well as a direct store delivery network. It derives a majority of its revenue from snack food products.

Executives

Richard Eugene Bridgford	other: VP, Ind. Relations & Safety	170 N GREEN ST, CHICAGO IL 60607
Brian E. Bridgford	other: V.P. Production	170 N. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO IL 60661
Juan Luis Silva	other: V.P. Plant Superintendent	3414 STONE CREEK DR, JOLIET IL 60435
Allan Jr. Bridgford	director	515 MARGUERITE AVENUE, CORONA DEL MAR CA 92625
Dennis Gregory Scott	director	9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 710, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212
Baron Bridgford	other: President, BFI.	P.O. BOX 3773, ANAHEIM CA 92803
Christopher William Cole	other: Senior Vice President	1415 W. 44TH STREET, CHICAGO IL 60609
Bridgford Baron R.h. Ii	officer: President	1415 W. 44TH STREET, CHICAGO IL 60609
Cindy Matthews-morales	officer: CFO, Secretary	1308 N. PATT STREET, ANAHEIM CA 92801
Michael W. Bridgford	officer: Chairman of the Board	1308 N. PATT STREET, ANAHEIM CA 92801
Mary S Schott	director	2990 AIRWAY AVENUE, BUILDING A, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Debra Aileen Dealcuaz	other: Treasurer, Bridgford Indust.	6432 CONNIE LANE, ROCKWALL TX 75032
Bruce Bridgford	director	P.O. BOX 3773, ANAHEIM CA 92803
William L Bridgford	director, officer: Chairman	P.O. BOX 3773, ANAHEIM CA 92803
Raymond F. Lancy	director, officer: CFO, TREAS, ASST SEC	1308 N. PATT ST.,, ANAHEIM CA 92801