Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Beginning Cash Position: €377 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
70 GF Score
Price €15.56
GF Value €29.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Universal Music Group NV Beginning Cash Position?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 70 Beginning Cash Position is €377 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Music Group NV's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €377 Mil.

Universal Music Group NV's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2025 (€545 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€468 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€468 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€377 Mil).

Universal Music Group NV's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (€438 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€387 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€387 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€545 Mil).

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Universal Music Group NV Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
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Universal Music Group NV 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 €377 Mil mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Beginning Cash Position of €377 Mil as of Jun. 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Beginning Cash Position is €377 Mil. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Beginning Cash Position compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Beginning Cash Position of €377 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current Beginning Cash Position is €377 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.67, compared to a current price of €15.56 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €377 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Beginning Cash Position is €377 Mil as of Jun. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.56 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.67. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €377 Mil
  • GF Value™: €29.67 vs. price of €15.56 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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