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China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2025 (¥4,345 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (¥4,718 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (¥4,718 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (¥5,268 Mil).
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's annual Beginning Cash Position
declined
from Dec. 2023 (¥11,086 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥4,949 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (¥4,949 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥4,587 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Beginning Cash Position Chart
What does a Beginning Cash Position of ¥5,268 Mil mean?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) has a Beginning Cash Position of ¥5,268 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Beginning Cash Position is ¥5,268 Mil. Overall, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to WMB and EPD?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Beginning Cash Position of ¥5,268 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Oil & Gas 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Beginning Cash Position is ¥5,268 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.30, compared to a current price of ¥19.98 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is ¥5,268 Mil. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872), the current Beginning Cash Position is ¥5,268 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥19.98 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.30.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Energy Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601872:
Beginning Cash Position: ¥5,268 Mil
GF Value™: ¥10.30 vs. price of ¥19.98 (94% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd is a China-based company that engages in tanker transportation, bulk cargo vessel transportation, and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel transportation. It provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. It provides services to customers from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and other countries.
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