IMKTA (Ingles Markets) Cash per Share: $23.96 (As of Jun. 2026)

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IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc IMKTA
69 GF Score
Price $82.12
GF Value $70.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ingles Markets Cash per Share?

Ingles Markets IMKTA -0.17% 69 Cash per Share is $23.96 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Ingles Markets's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $23.96.

Ingles Markets  (NAS:IMKTA) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Ingles Markets Cash per Share Related Terms

Ingles Markets Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets's Cash per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

Ingles Markets Cash per Share Chart

Ingles Markets Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.97 14.07 17.30 18.62 19.28

Ingles Markets Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Ingles Markets Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Ingles Markets's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=366.246/19
=19.28

Ingles Markets's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=455.087/19
=23.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $23.96 mean?
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Cash per Share of $23.96 as of Jun. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Ingles Markets and its competitors.
Is Ingles Markets' Cash per Share too high?
Ingles Markets' current Cash per Share is $23.96. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Cash per Share compare to WMK and GO?
Ingles Markets' Cash per Share of $23.96 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Ingles Markets and its competitors. Ingles Markets's current Cash per Share is $23.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.04, compared to a current price of $82.12 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $23.96. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Cash per Share is $23.96 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $82.12 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.04. GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMKTA:

  • Cash per Share: $23.96
  • GF Value™: $70.04 vs. price of $82.12 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ingles Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges IN3A:Germany
Address 2913 U.S. Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC, USA, 28711
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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