Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Beginning Cash Position: A$167 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:SFR Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR
88 GF Score
Price A$17.64
GF Value A$14.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sandfire Resources Beginning Cash Position?

Sandfire Resources ASX:SFR -5.42% 88 Beginning Cash Position is A$167 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Sandfire Resources's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$167 Mil.

Sandfire Resources's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (A$289 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$302 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (A$302 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$167 Mil).

Sandfire Resources's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2023 (A$690 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$214 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (A$214 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$282 Mil).

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Sandfire Resources Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Sandfire Resources Beginning Cash Position Chart

Sandfire Resources Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Sandfire Resources Semi-Annual Data
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Sandfire Resources 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$167 Mil mean?
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Beginning Cash Position of A$167 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors.
Is Sandfire Resources' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Beginning Cash Position is A$167 Mil. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Beginning Cash Position compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sandfire Resources' Beginning Cash Position of A$167 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current Beginning Cash Position is A$167 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.78, compared to a current price of A$17.64 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is A$167 Mil. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Beginning Cash Position is A$167 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$17.64 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.78. GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:

  • Beginning Cash Position: A$167 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$14.78 vs. price of A$17.64 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Sandfire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SFRRF:USAS2Z:Germany
Address 10 Kings Park Road, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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