Meitu (STU:M5U) Beginning Cash Position: €125.5 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:M5U Meitu Inc STU:M5U
59 GF Score
Price €0.47
GF Value €0.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meitu Beginning Cash Position?

Meitu STU:M5U -3.64% 59 Beginning Cash Position is €125.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:M5U with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Meitu's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €125.5 Mil.

Meitu's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (€46.1 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€157.1 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (€157.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€125.5 Mil).

Meitu's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (€121.6 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€84.0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€84.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€157.8 Mil).

Meitu Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Meitu Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Meitu Beginning Cash Position Chart

Meitu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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Meitu 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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Meitu 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 €125.5 Mil mean?
Meitu (STU:M5U) has a Beginning Cash Position of €125.5 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 Meitu and its competitors.
Is Meitu's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Meitu's current Beginning Cash Position is €125.5 Mil. Overall, Meitu has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meitu's Beginning Cash Position compare to GOOGL and META?
Meitu's Beginning Cash Position of €125.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Interactive Media 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 Meitu and its competitors. Meitu's current Beginning Cash Position is €125.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meitu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu (STU:M5U) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €125.5 Mil. Meitu's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Meitu (STU:M5U), the current Beginning Cash Position is €125.5 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 Meitu (STU:M5U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66. GuruFocus considers Meitu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:M5U:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €125.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.47 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meitu Business Description

Other Exchanges MEIUF:USA01357:Hong Kong
Address No. 2557 Binhai West Avenue, Meitu Tower, Building 2, Meifeng Innovation Valley, Tong’an District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Meitu Inc is engaged in providing photo, video, and design products along with advertising services in the PRC and other regions. The company focuses on developing AI-powered products that streamline the production of photo, video, and design content, alongside offering online advertising and other internet value-added services. Its business is divided into segments, with the Photo, video, and design products segment generating the majority of revenue, including content licensing sold on a subscription or per-download basis. The Advertising segment generates revenue through display-based and performance-based ads across its platforms and apps, as well as mobile value-added services. The Others segment includes ERP SaaS systems for cosmetic stores.
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