METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Beginning Cash Position: €569 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:B4B METRO AG HAM:B4B
69 GF Score
Price €7.30
GF Value €5.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is METRO AG Beginning Cash Position?

METRO AG HAM:B4B 69 Beginning Cash Position is €569 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:B4B with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

METRO AG's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €569 Mil.

METRO AG's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2025 (€828 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€774 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 (€774 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€569 Mil).

METRO AG's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2023 (€825 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€592 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (€592 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€792 Mil).

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METRO AG Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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METRO AG Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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METRO AG Quarterly Data
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METRO AG 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 €569 Mil mean?
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Beginning Cash Position of €569 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 METRO AG and its competitors.
Is METRO AG's Beginning Cash Position too high?
METRO AG's current Beginning Cash Position is €569 Mil. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Beginning Cash Position compare to SYY and USFD?
METRO AG's Beginning Cash Position of €569 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 METRO AG and its competitors. METRO AG's current Beginning Cash Position is €569 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €569 Mil. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Beginning Cash Position is €569 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €569 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €7.30 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

METRO AG Business Description

Other Exchanges MEO2:Austria
Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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