Firstrand (NAM:FST) Beginning Cash Position: R168,379 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


NAM:FST Firstrand Ltd NAM:FST
85 GF Score
Price R96.23
GF Value R84.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Firstrand Beginning Cash Position?

Firstrand NAM:FST 85 Beginning Cash Position is R168,379 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Firstrand's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R168,379 Mil.

Firstrand's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (R158,477 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R175,899 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (R175,899 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R168,379 Mil).

Firstrand's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jun. 2023 (R107,569 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R147,667 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (R147,667 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R158,477 Mil).

Firstrand Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Firstrand Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Firstrand Beginning Cash Position Chart

Firstrand Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beginning Cash Position
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Firstrand Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Firstrand 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 R168,379 Mil mean?
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Beginning Cash Position of R168,379 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 Firstrand and its competitors.
Is Firstrand's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Firstrand's current Beginning Cash Position is R168,379 Mil. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Beginning Cash Position compare to JPM and BAC?
Firstrand's Beginning Cash Position of R168,379 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Banks 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 Firstrand and its competitors. Firstrand's current Beginning Cash Position is R168,379 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.39, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is R168,379 Mil. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Beginning Cash Position is R168,379 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.39. GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:

  • Beginning Cash Position: R168,379 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.39 vs. price of R96.23 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Firstrand Business Description

Address Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, 4 Merchant Place, C Low, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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