BNTGF (Brenntag SE) Beginning Cash Position: $923 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BNTGF Brenntag SE BNTGF
83 GF Score
Price $63.18
GF Value $52.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position?

Brenntag SE BNTGF 83 Beginning Cash Position is $923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNTGF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $923 Mil.

Brenntag SE's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($608 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($693 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($693 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($923 Mil).

Brenntag SE's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($1,142 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($598 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($598 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($894 Mil).

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Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position Chart

Brenntag SE Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Brenntag SE Quarterly Data
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Brenntag SE 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 $923 Mil mean?
Brenntag SE (BNTGF) has a Beginning Cash Position of $923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors.
Is Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Brenntag SE's current Beginning Cash Position is $923 Mil. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position compare to LIN and SHW?
Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position of $923 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Chemicals 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. Brenntag SE's current Beginning Cash Position is $923 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE (BNTGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.73, compared to a current price of $63.18 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $923 Mil. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 12 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 Brenntag SE (BNTGF), the current Beginning Cash Position is $923 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Brenntag SE (BNTGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.18 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.73. GuruFocus considers Brenntag SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNTGF:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $923 Mil
  • GF Value™: $52.73 vs. price of $63.18 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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