Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) Beginning Cash Position: CHF641 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:BNR Brenntag SE XSWX:BNR
84 GF Score
Price CHF58.28
GF Value CHF56.99
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What is Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position?

Brenntag SE XSWX:BNR 84 Beginning Cash Position is CHF641 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BNR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF56.99. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF641 Mil.

Brenntag SE's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2025 (CHF550 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF738 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2026 (CHF738 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (CHF641 Mil).

Brenntag SE's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF994 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF533 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF533 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF710 Mil).

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Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Brenntag SE Beginning Cash Position Chart

Brenntag SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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Brenntag SE Quarterly Data
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Brenntag SE 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 CHF641 Mil mean?
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a Beginning Cash Position of CHF641 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors.
Is Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Brenntag SE's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF641 Mil. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position compare to LIN and SHW?
Brenntag SE's Beginning Cash Position of CHF641 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Chemicals 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. Brenntag SE's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF641 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a current Beginning Cash Position of CHF641 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF56.99, compared to a current price of CHF58.28 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is CHF641 Mil. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR), the current Beginning Cash Position is CHF641 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF58.28 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF56.99.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BNR:

  • Beginning Cash Position: CHF641 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF56.99 vs. price of CHF58.28 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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