Pernod Ricard (FRA:PER) Beginning Cash Position: €1,828 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:PER Pernod Ricard SA FRA:PER
84 GF Score
Price €64.12
GF Value €103.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Pernod Ricard Beginning Cash Position?

Pernod Ricard FRA:PER +0.19% 84 Beginning Cash Position is €1,828 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:PER with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pernod Ricard's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,828 Mil.

Pernod Ricard's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2024 (€2,682 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€1,917 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (€1,917 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,828 Mil).

Pernod Ricard's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2023 (€2,527 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (€1,609 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (€1,609 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€2,683 Mil).

Pernod Ricard Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Pernod Ricard Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Pernod Ricard Beginning Cash Position Chart

Pernod Ricard Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,934.00 2,077.00 2,527.00 1,609.00 2,683.00

Pernod Ricard Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,610.00 1,638.00 2,682.00 1,917.00 1,828.00
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Pernod Ricard 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 €1,828 Mil mean?
Pernod Ricard (FRA:PER) has a Beginning Cash Position of €1,828 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 Pernod Ricard and its competitors.
Is Pernod Ricard's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,828 Mil. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Beginning Cash Position compare to BF.B?
Pernod Ricard's Beginning Cash Position of €1,828 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Pernod Ricard and its competitors. Pernod Ricard's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,828 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (FRA:PER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.89, compared to a current price of €64.12 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €1,828 Mil. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Pernod Ricard (FRA:PER), the current Beginning Cash Position is €1,828 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 Pernod Ricard (FRA:PER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.12 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €103.89. GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PER:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €1,828 Mil
  • GF Value™: €103.89 vs. price of €64.12 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Pernod Ricard Business Description

Address 5, Cours Paul Ricard, Paris, FRA, 75008
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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