MCSHF (Metcash) Beginning Cash Position: $65 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


MCSHF Metcash Ltd MCSHF
54 GF Score
Price $1.48
GF Value $3.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metcash Beginning Cash Position?

Metcash MCSHF -36.26% 54 Beginning Cash Position is $65 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Metcash's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $65 Mil.

Metcash's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Apr. 2025 ($60 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($56 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2025 ($56 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($65 Mil).

Metcash's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Apr. 2024 ($58 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($61 Mil) but then declined from Apr. 2025 ($61 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($60 Mil).

Metcash Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Metcash Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Metcash Beginning Cash Position Chart

Metcash Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beginning Cash Position
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Metcash Semi-Annual Data
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Metcash 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 $65 Mil mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Beginning Cash Position of $65 Mil as of Apr. 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 Metcash and its competitors.
Is Metcash's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Metcash's current Beginning Cash Position is $65 Mil. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Beginning Cash Position compare to SYY and USFD?
Metcash's Beginning Cash Position of $65 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 Metcash and its competitors. Metcash's current Beginning Cash Position is $65 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $65 Mil. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Beginning Cash Position is $65 Mil as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $65 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $1.48 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MG9:GermanyMTS:Australia
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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