Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Beginning Cash Position: R$1,990 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:PCAR3 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao BSP:PCAR3
54 GF Score
Price R$2.62
GF Value R$2.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Beginning Cash Position?

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao BSP:PCAR3 +6.94% 54 Beginning Cash Position is R$1,990 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PCAR3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,990 Mil.

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's quarterly Beginning Cash Position stayed the same from Sep. 2025 (R$0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (R$0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R$1,990 Mil).

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (R$5,621 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R$2,971 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (R$2,971 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$2,631 Mil).

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Beginning Cash Position Chart

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Quarterly Data
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao BSP:PCAR3
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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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 R$1,990 Mil mean?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) has a Beginning Cash Position of R$1,990 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Beginning Cash Position is R$1,990 Mil. Overall, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Beginning Cash Position compare to DDS and M?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Beginning Cash Position of R$1,990 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Beginning Cash Position is R$1,990 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.72, compared to a current price of R$2.62 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R$1,990 Mil. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3), the current Beginning Cash Position is R$1,990 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.62 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.72. GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PCAR3:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R$1,990 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$2.72 vs. price of R$2.62 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PCAR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Business Description

Address Avenida Brigadeiro Luiz Antonio, 3142, Jardim Paulista, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01402-901
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is engaged in the retail of food and other products through its chain of supermarkets and specialized stores. The Company has only two segments, referred to as Retail, which comprises the banners Pao de Acucar, Mercado Extra, Minimercado Extra, and Minuto Pao de Acucar. Other businesses comprise the operations of Stix.
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