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Umicore's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,001 Mil.
Umicore's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2024 (€1,294 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€1,974 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (€1,974 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,001 Mil).
Umicore's annual Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€1,221 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,464 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (€1,464 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,974 Mil).
Umicore Beginning Cash Position Related Terms
Umicore Beginning Cash Position Historical Data
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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Beginning Cash Position of €1,001 Mil mean?
Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) has a Beginning Cash Position of €1,001 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 Umicore and its competitors.
Is Umicore's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Umicore's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,001 Mil. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Beginning Cash Position compare to WM and RSG?
Umicore's Beginning Cash Position of €1,001 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Waste Management 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 Umicore and its competitors. Umicore's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,001 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.65, compared to a current price of €20.92 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €1,001 Mil. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Umicore (CHIX:UMIB), the current Beginning Cash Position is €1,001 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 Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.92 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.65.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMIB:
Beginning Cash Position: €1,001 Mil
GF Value™: €10.65 vs. price of €20.92 (96.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
63GF Score
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