Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) Beginning Cash Position: €186.9 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:A59 Applied Optoelectronics Inc HAM:A59
35 GF Score
Price €116.50
GF Value €18.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Optoelectronics Beginning Cash Position?

Applied Optoelectronics HAM:A59 +4.77% 35 Beginning Cash Position is €186.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:A59 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Applied Optoelectronics's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €186.9 Mil.

Applied Optoelectronics's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (€74.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€128.7 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€128.7 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€186.9 Mil).

Applied Optoelectronics's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (€32.6 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€52.6 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€52.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€67.6 Mil).

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Applied Optoelectronics Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Applied Optoelectronics Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Applied Optoelectronics Quarterly Data
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Applied Optoelectronics 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 €186.9 Mil mean?
Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) has a Beginning Cash Position of €186.9 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current Beginning Cash Position is €186.9 Mil. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Optoelectronics' Beginning Cash Position compare to VIAV and VSAT?
Applied Optoelectronics' Beginning Cash Position of €186.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Hardware 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current Beginning Cash Position is €186.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.33, compared to a current price of €116.50 — trading 535.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €186.9 Mil. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 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 Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59), the current Beginning Cash Position is €186.9 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 Applied Optoelectronics (HAM:A59) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €116.50 is trading 535.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.33. GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:A59:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €186.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.33 vs. price of €116.50 (535.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

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Applied Optoelectronics Business Description

Address 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77478
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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