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AMBO (Ambow Education Holding) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $1.12 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Ambow Education Holding Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Ambow Education Holding's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Dec. 2023 ($0.27 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($1.65 Mil) but then stayed the same from Jun. 2024 ($1.65 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1.12 Mil).

Ambow Education Holding's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Dec. 2022 ($3.31 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($0.27 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 ($0.27 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1.12 Mil).


Ambow Education Holding Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ambow Education Holding's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

* 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.

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Ambow Education Holding Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Ambow Education Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.11 4.20 3.31 0.27 1.12

Ambow Education Holding Quarterly Data
Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.31 6.91 0.27 1.65 1.12

Ambow Education Holding Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.


Ambow Education Holding  (AMEX:AMBO) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


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Ambow Education Holding Business Description

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10080 N. Wolfe Road, Suite SW3 - 200, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.