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Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Kapsch TrafficCom AG) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $45.7 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Kapsch TrafficCom AG Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Sep. 2022 ($32.59 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($48.42 Mil) but then stayed the same from Mar. 2023 ($48.42 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($45.66 Mil).

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Mar. 2021 ($122.54 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($65.81 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2022 ($65.81 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($48.42 Mil).


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Kapsch TrafficCom AG Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 106.95 136.94 122.54 65.81 48.42

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 73.22 65.81 32.59 48.42 45.66

Kapsch TrafficCom AG 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.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG  (OTCPK:KPSHF) 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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Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Kapsch TrafficCom AG) Business Description

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Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

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