Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) Beginning Cash Position: A$2,213 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:QAN Qantas Airways Ltd ASX:QAN
80 GF Score
Price A$10.57
GF Value A$11.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Qantas Airways Beginning Cash Position?

Qantas Airways ASX:QAN -1.12% 80 Beginning Cash Position is A$2,213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:QAN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Qantas Airways's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,213 Mil.

Qantas Airways's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (A$1,718 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$2,340 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (A$2,340 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$2,213 Mil).

Qantas Airways's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2023 (A$3,343 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$3,171 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 (A$3,171 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$1,718 Mil).

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Qantas Airways Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Qantas Airways Beginning Cash Position Chart

Qantas Airways Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beginning Cash Position
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Qantas Airways Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Qantas Airways Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of A$2,213 Mil mean?
Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has a Beginning Cash Position of A$2,213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors.
Is Qantas Airways' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Qantas Airways' current Beginning Cash Position is A$2,213 Mil. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' Beginning Cash Position compare to DAL and UAL?
Qantas Airways' Beginning Cash Position of A$2,213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Transportation company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors. Qantas Airways's current Beginning Cash Position is A$2,213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.13, compared to a current price of A$10.57 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is A$2,213 Mil. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN), the current Beginning Cash Position is A$2,213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$10.57 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.13. GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:QAN:

  • Beginning Cash Position: A$2,213 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$11.13 vs. price of A$10.57 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:QAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Qantas Airways Business Description

Address 10 Bourke Road, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2020
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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