BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Beginning Cash Position: KES677 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:BOC BOC Kenya PLC NAI:BOC
72 GF Score
Price KES186.75
GF Value KES90.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is BOC Kenya Beginning Cash Position?

BOC Kenya NAI:BOC +2.89% 72 Beginning Cash Position is KES677 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:BOC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of KES90.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

BOC Kenya's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES677 Mil.

BOC Kenya's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (KES277 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES633 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (KES633 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES677 Mil).

BOC Kenya's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (KES277 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES633 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (KES633 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES677 Mil).

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BOC Kenya Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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BOC Kenya Beginning Cash Position Chart

BOC Kenya Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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BOC Kenya Semi-Annual Data
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BOC Kenya 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 KES677 Mil mean?
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) has a Beginning Cash Position of KES677 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 BOC Kenya and its competitors.
Is BOC Kenya's Beginning Cash Position too high?
BOC Kenya's current Beginning Cash Position is KES677 Mil. Overall, BOC Kenya has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Kenya's Beginning Cash Position compare to DOW?
BOC Kenya's Beginning Cash Position of KES677 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Chemicals 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 BOC Kenya and its competitors. BOC Kenya's current Beginning Cash Position is KES677 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES90.37, compared to a current price of KES186.75 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is KES677 Mil. BOC Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC), the current Beginning Cash Position is KES677 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES186.75 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES90.37. GuruFocus considers BOC Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BOC:

  • Beginning Cash Position: KES677 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES90.37 vs. price of KES186.75 (106.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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

BOC Kenya Business Description

Address 14 Kitui Road, off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 18010, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
BOC Kenya PLC is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial and medical gases and welding products. Its product range consists of Bulk gases, Packaged gases, and Engineering services. Bulk gases include liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Packaged gases comprise medical gases, industrial gases, special gas mixtures, and liquefied petroleum gas. The engineering services include supplies of medical equipment, construction of medical and other gas pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas installations, tanks and pipelines, industrial gas storage and pipeline installations, and related maintenance services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of medical and industrial gases.
72GF Score

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KES186.75
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KES90.37
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