Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Beginning Cash Position: CHF1,116 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:ILMN Illumina Inc XSWX:ILMN
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GF Value CHF105.51
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What is Illumina Beginning Cash Position?

Illumina XSWX:ILMN -0.79% 76 Beginning Cash Position is CHF1,116 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ILMN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF105.51. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Illumina's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,116 Mil.

Illumina's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF744 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF837 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (CHF837 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF1,116 Mil).

Illumina's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF1,739 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF934 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF934 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF898 Mil).

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Illumina Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Illumina Beginning Cash Position Chart

Illumina Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,667.01 1,147.73 1,739.11 934.40 898.11

Illumina Quarterly Data
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Illumina 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 CHF1,116 Mil mean?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a Beginning Cash Position of CHF1,116 Mil as of Mar. 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 Illumina and its competitors.
Is Illumina's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Illumina's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF1,116 Mil. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's Beginning Cash Position compare to MTD and DGX?
Illumina's Beginning Cash Position of CHF1,116 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Illumina and its competitors. Illumina's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF1,116 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a current Beginning Cash Position of CHF1,116 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF105.51, compared to a current price of CHF143.95 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is CHF1,116 Mil. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN), the current Beginning Cash Position is CHF1,116 Mil as of Mar. 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF143.95 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF105.51.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ILMN:

  • Beginning Cash Position: CHF1,116 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF105.51 vs. price of CHF143.95 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Illumina Business Description

Address 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA, USA, 92122
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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