Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Beginning Cash Position: R142 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
85 GF Score
Price R188.11
GF Value R202.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hudaco Industries Beginning Cash Position?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC -1.25% 85 Beginning Cash Position is R142 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R202.22 (Fairly Valued).

Hudaco Industries's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R142 Mil.

Hudaco Industries's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from May. 2025 (R161 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (R43 Mil) but then increased from Nov. 2025 (R43 Mil) to May. 2026 (R142 Mil).

Hudaco Industries's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Nov. 2023 (R129 Mil) to Nov. 2024 (R137 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2024 (R137 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (R161 Mil).

Hudaco Industries Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Hudaco Industries Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Hudaco Industries Beginning Cash Position Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beginning Cash Position
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Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
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Hudaco Industries 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 R142 Mil mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Beginning Cash Position of R142 Mil as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Beginning Cash Position is R142 Mil. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Beginning Cash Position compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Beginning Cash Position of R142 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Beginning Cash Position is R142 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R202.22, compared to a current price of R188.11 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R142 Mil. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Beginning Cash Position is R142 Mil as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R188.11 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R202.22. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R142 Mil
  • GF Value™: R202.22 vs. price of R188.11 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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