Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Beginning Cash Position: kr364 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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OSL:WEST Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST
66 GF Score
Price kr21.20
GF Value kr16.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Western Bulk Chartering AS Beginning Cash Position?

Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST 66 Beginning Cash Position is kr364 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSL:WEST with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Western Bulk Chartering AS's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr364 Mil.

Western Bulk Chartering AS's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (kr253 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (kr343 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (kr343 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr364 Mil).

Western Bulk Chartering AS's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (kr726 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr454 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (kr454 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr345 Mil).

Western Bulk Chartering AS Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Western Bulk Chartering AS Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Western Bulk Chartering AS Beginning Cash Position Chart

Western Bulk Chartering AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 272.10 1,206.50 726.00 453.54 345.26

Western Bulk Chartering AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 739.46 429.07 252.72 343.39 364.12
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66GF Score
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Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 kr364 Mil mean?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) has a Beginning Cash Position of kr364 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Beginning Cash Position is kr364 Mil. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Beginning Cash Position compare to competitors?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's Beginning Cash Position of kr364 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Transportation 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Beginning Cash Position is kr364 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.63, compared to a current price of kr21.20 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is kr364 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST), the current Beginning Cash Position is kr364 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr21.20 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.63. GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:WEST:

  • Beginning Cash Position: kr364 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr16.63 vs. price of kr21.20 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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Western Bulk Chartering AS Business Description

Other Exchanges WSSTF:USA7EJ:Germany
Address Henrik Ibsensgate 100, PO Box 2868, Solli, Oslo, NOR, 0230
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
66GF Score

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