MERF (TSE:3168) Beginning Cash Position: 円0 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
52 GF Score
Price 円1,500.00
GF Value 円582.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MERF Beginning Cash Position?

MERF TSE:3168 -2.09% 52 Beginning Cash Position is 円0 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円582.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

MERF's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円0 Mil.

MERF's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Aug. 2023 (円770 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (円1,062 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2024 (円1,062 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (円1,534 Mil).

MERF Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

MERF Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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MERF Beginning Cash Position Chart

MERF Annual Data
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MERF 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 円0 Mil mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Beginning Cash Position of 円0 Mil as of Feb. 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 MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Beginning Cash Position too high?
MERF's current Beginning Cash Position is 円0 Mil. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Beginning Cash Position compare to competitors?
MERF's Beginning Cash Position of 円0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Beginning Cash Position is 円0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.03, compared to a current price of 円1,500.00 — trading 157.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is 円0 Mil. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current Beginning Cash Position is 円0 Mil as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,500.00 is trading 157.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.03. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Beginning Cash Position: 円0 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円582.03 vs. price of 円1,500.00 (157.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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円1,500.00
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円582.03
GF Value