HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) Beginning Cash Position: €1,402 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LUX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA LUX:HLE
73 GF Score
Price €86.30
GF Value €96.42
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA Beginning Cash Position?

HELLA GmbH KGaA LUX:HLE 73 Beginning Cash Position is €1,402 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.42. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,402 Mil.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (€1,212 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,080 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€1,080 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€1,402 Mil).

HELLA GmbH KGaA's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (€1,286 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,129 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€1,129 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,293 Mil).

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HELLA GmbH KGaA Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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HELLA GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 €1,402 Mil mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) has a Beginning Cash Position of €1,402 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Beginning Cash Position too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,402 Mil. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Beginning Cash Position compare to ORLY and AZO?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's Beginning Cash Position of €1,402 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Beginning Cash Position is €1,402 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) has a current Beginning Cash Position of €1,402 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.42, compared to a current price of €86.30 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €1,402 Mil. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE), the current Beginning Cash Position is €1,402 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €86.30 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.42.

Key valuation signals for LUX:HLE:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €1,402 Mil
  • GF Value™: €96.42 vs. price of €86.30 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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

HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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