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AlfaB de CV (AlfaB de CV) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $1,163 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is AlfaB de CV Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

AlfaB de CV's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Jun. 2023 ($1,138.36 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($1,160.64 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($1,160.64 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,163.23 Mil).

AlfaB de CV's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Dec. 2021 ($1,510.14 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,118.85 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,118.85 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,163.23 Mil).


AlfaB de CV Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for AlfaB de CV'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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AlfaB de CV Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

AlfaB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,335.90 1,615.93 1,510.14 1,118.85 1,163.23

AlfaB de CV Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 1,118.85 1,040.17 1,138.36 1,160.64 1,163.23

AlfaB de CV 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.


AlfaB de CV  (OTCPK:ALFFF) 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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AlfaB de CV (AlfaB de CV) Business Description

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Avenue Gomez Morin Sur No. 1111, Colonia Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza García, NL, MEX, 66254
Alfa SAB de CV is a Mexican company controlling three principal businesses: Alpek; Sigma and Axtel. The segments of the company are: 1) Alpek, This segment operates in the petrochemical and synthetic fibers industry, and its revenues are derived from sales of its products: polyester, plastics and chemicals. 2) Sigma, This segment operates in the refrigerated food sector and its revenues are derived from sales of its main products: deli meats, dairy and other processed foods. 3) Axtel, This segment operates in the telecommunications sector and its revenues are derived from the provision of data transmission services, internet and long-distance phone service. 4) Other segments, include all other companies operating in business services and others that are non-reportable segments.