Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Beginning Cash Position: €955 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:WHF4 Whitbread PLC FRA:WHF4
75 GF Score
Price €28.28
GF Value €37.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Whitbread Beginning Cash Position?

Whitbread FRA:WHF4 +0.57% 75 Beginning Cash Position is €955 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WHF4 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Whitbread's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €955 Mil.

Whitbread's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Feb. 2025 (€753 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (€1,051 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2025 (€1,051 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (€955 Mil).

Whitbread's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Feb. 2024 (€1,363 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (€839 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2025 (€839 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (€1,045 Mil).

Whitbread Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Whitbread Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Whitbread Beginning Cash Position Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beginning Cash Position
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Whitbread 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 €955 Mil mean?
Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) has a Beginning Cash Position of €955 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread and its competitors.
Is Whitbread's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Whitbread's current Beginning Cash Position is €955 Mil. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Beginning Cash Position compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Beginning Cash Position of €955 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread and its competitors. Whitbread's current Beginning Cash Position is €955 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.67, compared to a current price of €28.28 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €955 Mil. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4), the current Beginning Cash Position is €955 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.28 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.67. GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WHF4:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €955 Mil
  • GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €28.28 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WHF4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Whitbread Business Description

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Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
75GF Score

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