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Charles River Laboratories International's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN3,767 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN3,895 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (MXN3,895 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN3,458 Mil).
Charles River Laboratories International's annual Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2023 (MXN4,094 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN5,933 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN5,933 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN3,701 Mil).
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Charles River Laboratories International Beginning Cash Position Chart
Charles River Laboratories International Annual Data
What does a Beginning Cash Position of MXN3,458 Mil mean?
Charles River Laboratories International (MEX:CRL) has a Beginning Cash Position of MXN3,458 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 Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors.
Is Charles River Laboratories International's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Charles River Laboratories International's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN3,458 Mil. Overall, Charles River Laboratories International has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles River Laboratories International's Beginning Cash Position compare to RVTY and ICLR?
Charles River Laboratories International's Beginning Cash Position of MXN3,458 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors. Charles River Laboratories International's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN3,458 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles River Laboratories International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International (MEX:CRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,782.12, compared to a current price of MXN4,720.00 — trading 69.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is MXN3,458 Mil. Charles River Laboratories International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Charles River Laboratories International (MEX:CRL), the current Beginning Cash Position is MXN3,458 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 Charles River Laboratories International (MEX:CRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,720.00 is trading 69.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,782.12.
GuruFocus considers Charles River Laboratories International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CRL:
Beginning Cash Position: MXN3,458 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,782.12 vs. price of MXN4,720.00 (69.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and is a leading provider of drug discovery and development services. The company's research model & services segment is the leading provider of animal models for laboratory testing, which breeds and delivers animal research models with specific genetic characteristics for preclinical studies around the world. The discovery & safety assessment segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process, including discovery services. The manufacturing support segment includes microbial solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) testing products, biologics testing services, and avian vaccine services.
51GF Score
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